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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,243.96, 21,370.26 and 10,092

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,243.96, 21,370.26 and 10,092 is: 15,141.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,243.96 : 21,370.26 = 10,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,243.96/21,370.26 = 10,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,243.96x = 21,370.26 × 10,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,243.96x = 215,668,663.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,668,663.92/14,243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,141.06

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