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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,248.15, 21,376.56 and 10,096.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,248.15, 21,376.56 and 10,096.19 is: 15,147.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,248.15 : 21,376.56 = 10,096.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,248.15/21,376.56 = 10,096.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,248.15x = 21,376.56 × 10,096.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,248.15x = 215,821,885.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,821,885.90/14,248.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,147.36

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