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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,234.64, 21,359.34 and 10,101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,234.64, 21,359.34 and 10,101.24 is: 15,157.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,234.64 : 21,359.34 = 10,101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,234.64/21,359.34 = 10,101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,234.64x = 21,359.34 × 10,101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,234.64x = 215,755,819.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,755,819.58/14,234.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,157.10

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