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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,241.96, 21,367.26 and 10,089.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,241.96, 21,367.26 and 10,089.99 is: 15,138.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,241.96 : 21,367.26 = 10,089.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,241.96/21,367.26 = 10,089.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,241.96x = 21,367.26 × 10,089.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,241.96x = 215,595,439.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,595,439.73/14,241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,138.05

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