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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,260.56, 21,373.56 and 10,101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,260.56, 21,373.56 and 10,101.84 is: 15,140.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,260.56 : 21,373.56 = 10,101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,260.56/21,373.56 = 10,101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,260.56x = 21,373.56 × 10,101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,260.56x = 215,912,283.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,912,283.35/14,260.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,140.52

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