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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,026.44, 21,019.61 and 10,299.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,026.44, 21,019.61 and 10,299.43 is: 15,434.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,026.44 : 21,019.61 = 10,299.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,026.44/21,019.61 = 10,299.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,026.44x = 21,019.61 × 10,299.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,026.44x = 216,489,975.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,489,975.02/14,026.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,434.42

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