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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.28, 21,381.25 and 10,099.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.28, 21,381.25 and 10,099.33 is: 15,152.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.28 : 21,381.25 = 10,099.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.28/21,381.25 = 10,099.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.28x = 21,381.25 × 10,099.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.28x = 215,936,192.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,936,192.66/14,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,152.06

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