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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,245.92, 21,373.20 and 10,093.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,245.92, 21,373.20 and 10,093.97 is: 15,144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,245.92 : 21,373.20 = 10,093.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,245.92/21,373.20 = 10,093.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,245.92x = 21,373.20 × 10,093.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,245.92x = 215,740,493.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,740,493.04/14,245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,144.02

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