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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,392.38, 21,586.22 and 10,219.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,392.38, 21,586.22 and 10,219.77 is: 15,327.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,392.38 : 21,586.22 = 10,219.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,392.38/21,586.22 = 10,219.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,392.38x = 21,586.22 × 10,219.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,392.38x = 220,606,219.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,606,219.54/14,392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,327.98

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