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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,028.69, 21,022.99 and 10,301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,028.69, 21,022.99 and 10,301.68 is: 15,437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,028.69 : 21,022.99 = 10,301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,028.69/21,022.99 = 10,301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,028.69x = 21,022.99 × 10,301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,028.69x = 216,572,064.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,572,064.11/14,028.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,437.80

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