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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,256.91, 21,390.84 and 10,044.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,256.91, 21,390.84 and 10,044.21 is: 15,070.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,256.91 : 21,390.84 = 10,044.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,256.91/21,390.84 = 10,044.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,256.91x = 21,390.84 × 10,044.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,256.91x = 214,854,089.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,854,089.04/14,256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,070.17

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