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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,228.84, 21,341.18 and 10,298.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,228.84, 21,341.18 and 10,298.84 is: 15,446.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,228.84 : 21,341.18 = 10,298.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,228.84/21,341.18 = 10,298.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,228.84x = 21,341.18 × 10,298.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,228.84x = 219,789,398.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,789,398.23/14,228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,446.75

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