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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.92, 21,403.20 and 10,108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.92, 21,403.20 and 10,108.38 is: 15,164.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.92 : 21,403.20 = 10,108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.92/21,403.20 = 10,108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.92x = 21,403.20 × 10,108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.92x = 216,351,678.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,351,678.82/14,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,164.57

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