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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,257.18, 14,214.36 and 10,060.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,257.18, 14,214.36 and 10,060.32 is: 13,941.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,257.18 : 14,214.36 = 10,060.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,257.18/14,214.36 = 10,060.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,257.18x = 14,214.36 × 10,060.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,257.18x = 143,001,010.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,001,010.20/10,257.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,941.55

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