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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.85, 21,355.91 and 10,072.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.85, 21,355.91 and 10,072.44 is: 15,092.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.85 : 21,355.91 = 10,072.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.85/21,355.91 = 10,072.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.85x = 21,355.91 × 10,072.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.85x = 215,106,098.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,106,098.45/14,252.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,092.15

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