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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.28, 21,382.75 and 10,100.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.28, 21,382.75 and 10,100.33 is: 15,153.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.28 : 21,382.75 = 10,100.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.28/21,382.75 = 10,100.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.28x = 21,382.75 × 10,100.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.28x = 215,972,831.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,972,831.31/14,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,153.56

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