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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.92, 21,385.87 and 10,046.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.92, 21,385.87 and 10,046.39 is: 15,072.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.92 : 21,385.87 = 10,046.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.92/21,385.87 = 10,046.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.92x = 21,385.87 × 10,046.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.92x = 214,850,633.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,850,633.35/14,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,072.03

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