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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.53, 21,382.77 and 10,038.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.53, 21,382.77 and 10,038.82 is: 15,062.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.53 : 21,382.77 = 10,038.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.53/21,382.77 = 10,038.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.53x = 21,382.77 × 10,038.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.53x = 214,657,779.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,657,779.13/14,251.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,062.09

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