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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.98, 21,385.97 and 10,046.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.98, 21,385.97 and 10,046.45 is: 15,072.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.98 : 21,385.97 = 10,046.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.98/21,385.97 = 10,046.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.98x = 21,385.97 × 10,046.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.98x = 214,852,921.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,852,921.14/14,254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,072.13

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