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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,250.54, 21,380.13 and 10,098.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,250.54, 21,380.13 and 10,098.58 is: 15,150.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,250.54 : 21,380.13 = 10,098.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,250.54/21,380.13 = 10,098.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,250.54x = 21,380.13 × 10,098.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,250.54x = 215,908,953.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,908,953.22/14,250.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,150.93

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