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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,160.35, 21,247.67 and 10,026.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,160.35, 21,247.67 and 10,026.92 is: 15,045.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,160.35 : 21,247.67 = 10,026.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,160.35/21,247.67 = 10,026.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,160.35x = 21,247.67 × 10,026.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,160.35x = 213,048,765.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,048,765.46/14,160.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,045.44

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