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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,249.01, 21,370.47 and 10,077.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,249.01, 21,370.47 and 10,077.24 is: 15,113.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,249.01 : 21,370.47 = 10,077.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,249.01/21,370.47 = 10,077.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,249.01x = 21,370.47 × 10,077.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,249.01x = 215,355,355.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,355,355.10/14,249.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,113.71

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