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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,248.98, 21,385.08 and 10,093.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,248.98, 21,385.08 and 10,093.05 is: 15,147.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,248.98 : 21,385.08 = 10,093.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,248.98/21,385.08 = 10,093.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,248.98x = 21,385.08 × 10,093.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,248.98x = 215,840,681.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,840,681.69/14,248.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,147.80

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