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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,379.24, 21,553.50 and 10,262.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,379.24, 21,553.50 and 10,262.76 is: 15,383.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,379.24 : 21,553.50 = 10,262.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,379.24/21,553.50 = 10,262.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,379.24x = 21,553.50 × 10,262.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,379.24x = 221,198,397.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,198,397.66/14,379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,383.18

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