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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,257.84, 21,363.38 and 10,077.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,257.84, 21,363.38 and 10,077.44 is: 15,099.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,257.84 : 21,363.38 = 10,077.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,257.84/21,363.38 = 10,077.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,257.84x = 21,363.38 × 10,077.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,257.84x = 215,288,180.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,288,180.15/14,257.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,099.64

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