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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,253.42, 21,384.45 and 10,101.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,253.42, 21,384.45 and 10,101.51 is: 15,155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,253.42 : 21,384.45 = 10,101.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,253.42/21,384.45 = 10,101.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,253.42x = 21,384.45 × 10,101.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,253.42x = 216,015,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,015,235.52/14,253.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,155.33

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