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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,279.57, 21,395.11 and 10,099.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,279.57, 21,395.11 and 10,099.14 is: 15,131.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,279.57 : 21,395.11 = 10,099.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,279.57/21,395.11 = 10,099.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,279.57x = 21,395.11 × 10,099.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,279.57x = 216,072,211.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,072,211.21/14,279.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,131.56

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