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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,402.63, 21,550.08 and 10,252.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,402.63, 21,550.08 and 10,252.19 is: 15,339.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,402.63 : 21,550.08 = 10,252.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,402.63/21,550.08 = 10,252.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,402.63x = 21,550.08 × 10,252.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,402.63x = 220,935,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,935,514.68/14,402.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,339.94

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