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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,242.57, 21,339.32 and 10,075.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,242.57, 21,339.32 and 10,075.73 is: 15,096.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,242.57 : 21,339.32 = 10,075.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,242.57/21,339.32 = 10,075.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,242.57x = 21,339.32 × 10,075.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,242.57x = 215,009,069.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,009,069.63/14,242.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,096.23

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