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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,376.25, 21,475.94 and 10,393.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,376.25, 21,475.94 and 10,393.48 is: 15,526.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,376.25 : 21,475.94 = 10,393.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,376.25/21,475.94 = 10,393.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,376.25x = 21,475.94 × 10,393.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,376.25x = 223,209,752.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,209,752.87/14,376.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,526.28

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