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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,158.98, 21,245.61 and 10,025.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,158.98, 21,245.61 and 10,025.55 is: 15,043.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,158.98 : 21,245.61 = 10,025.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,158.98/21,245.61 = 10,025.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,158.98x = 21,245.61 × 10,025.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,158.98x = 212,998,875.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,998,875.21/14,158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,043.38

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