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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.54, 21,381.63 and 10,099.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.54, 21,381.63 and 10,099.58 is: 15,152.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.54 : 21,381.63 = 10,099.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.54/21,381.63 = 10,099.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.54x = 21,381.63 × 10,099.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.54x = 215,945,482.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,945,482.72/14,251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,152.43

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