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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.59, 21,360.06 and 10,092.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.59, 21,360.06 and 10,092.81 is: 15,126.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.59 : 21,360.06 = 10,092.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.59/21,360.06 = 10,092.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.59x = 21,360.06 × 10,092.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.59x = 215,583,027.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,583,027.17/14,251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,126.95

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