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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.80, 21,371.51 and 10,092.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.80, 21,371.51 and 10,092.80 is: 15,142.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.80 : 21,371.51 = 10,092.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.80/21,371.51 = 10,092.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.80x = 21,371.51 × 10,092.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.80x = 215,698,454.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,698,454.79/14,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,142.26

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