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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,245.55, 21,372.64 and 10,093.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,245.55, 21,372.64 and 10,093.59 is: 15,143.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,245.55 : 21,372.64 = 10,093.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,245.55/21,372.64 = 10,093.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,245.55x = 21,372.64 × 10,093.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,245.55x = 215,726,665.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,726,665.38/14,245.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,143.44

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