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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,428.53, 21,657.38 and 10,273.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,428.53, 21,657.38 and 10,273.23 is: 15,420.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,428.53 : 21,657.38 = 10,273.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,428.53/21,657.38 = 10,273.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,428.53x = 21,657.38 × 10,273.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,428.53x = 222,491,194.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,491,194.57/14,428.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,420.23

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