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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,280.01, 21,452.87 and 10,130.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,280.01, 21,452.87 and 10,130.29 is: 15,218.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,280.01 : 21,452.87 = 10,130.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,280.01/21,452.87 = 10,130.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,280.01x = 21,452.87 × 10,130.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,280.01x = 217,323,743.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,323,743.78/14,280.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,218.74

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