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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.04, 21,380.88 and 10,099.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.04, 21,380.88 and 10,099.08 is: 15,151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.04 : 21,380.88 = 10,099.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.04/21,380.88 = 10,099.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.04x = 21,380.88 × 10,099.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.04x = 215,927,217.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,927,217.59/14,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,151.68

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