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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,161.35, 21,249.17 and 10,027.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,161.35, 21,249.17 and 10,027.92 is: 15,046.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,161.35 : 21,249.17 = 10,027.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,161.35/21,249.17 = 10,027.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,161.35x = 21,249.17 × 10,027.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,161.35x = 213,084,976.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,084,976.83/14,161.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,046.94

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