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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,028.44, 21,022.61 and 10,301.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,028.44, 21,022.61 and 10,301.43 is: 15,437.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,028.44 : 21,022.61 = 10,301.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,028.44/21,022.61 = 10,301.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,028.44x = 21,022.61 × 10,301.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,028.44x = 216,562,945.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,562,945.33/14,028.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,437.42

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