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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,521.29, 14,538.62 and 10,008.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,521.29, 14,538.62 and 10,008.76 is: 13,830.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,521.29 : 14,538.62 = 10,008.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,521.29/14,538.62 = 10,008.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,521.29x = 14,538.62 × 10,008.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,521.29x = 145,513,558.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,513,558.31/10,521.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,830.39

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