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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.56, 21,567.36 and 10,213.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.56, 21,567.36 and 10,213.26 is: 15,330.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.56 : 21,567.36 = 10,213.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.56/21,567.36 = 10,213.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.56x = 21,567.36 × 10,213.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.56x = 220,273,055.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,273,055.19/14,368.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,330.21

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