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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,029.94, 21,024.86 and 10,302.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,029.94, 21,024.86 and 10,302.93 is: 15,439.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,029.94 : 21,024.86 = 10,302.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,029.94/21,024.86 = 10,302.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,029.94x = 21,024.86 × 10,302.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,029.94x = 216,617,660.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,617,660.84/14,029.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,439.67

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