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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,156.87, 21,242.22 and 10,023.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,156.87, 21,242.22 and 10,023.44 is: 15,040.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,156.87 : 21,242.22 = 10,023.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,156.87/21,242.22 = 10,023.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,156.87x = 21,242.22 × 10,023.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,156.87x = 212,920,011.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,920,011.43/14,156.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,040.05

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