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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,093.88, 21,148.14 and 10,230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,093.88, 21,148.14 and 10,230.12 is: 15,350.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,093.88 : 21,148.14 = 10,230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,093.88/21,148.14 = 10,230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,093.88x = 21,148.14 × 10,230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,093.88x = 216,348,009.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,348,009.98/14,093.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,350.49

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