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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.44, 21,418.94 and 10,127.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.44, 21,418.94 and 10,127.42 is: 15,205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.44 : 21,418.94 = 10,127.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.44/21,418.94 = 10,127.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.44x = 21,418.94 × 10,127.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.44x = 216,918,604.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,918,604.25/14,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,205.88

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