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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,004.70, 21,007.05 and 10,833.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,004.70, 21,007.05 and 10,833.55 is: 16,250.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,004.70 : 21,007.05 = 10,833.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,004.70/21,007.05 = 10,833.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,004.70x = 21,007.05 × 10,833.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,004.70x = 227,580,926.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,580,926.53/14,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,250.33

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