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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.17, 21,381.09 and 10,099.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.17, 21,381.09 and 10,099.23 is: 15,151.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.17 : 21,381.09 = 10,099.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.17/21,381.09 = 10,099.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.17x = 21,381.09 × 10,099.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.17x = 215,932,545.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,932,545.56/14,251.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,151.92

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