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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,250.04, 21,379.38 and 10,098.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,250.04, 21,379.38 and 10,098.08 is: 15,150.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,250.04 : 21,379.38 = 10,098.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,250.04/21,379.38 = 10,098.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,250.04x = 21,379.38 × 10,098.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,250.04x = 215,890,582.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,890,582.69/14,250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,150.18

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