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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,277.51, 21,449.12 and 10,127.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,277.51, 21,449.12 and 10,127.79 is: 15,214.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,277.51 : 21,449.12 = 10,127.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,277.51/21,449.12 = 10,127.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,277.51x = 21,449.12 × 10,127.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,277.51x = 217,232,132.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,232,132.41/14,277.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,214.99

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