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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,005.70, 21,008.55 and 10,725.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,005.70, 21,008.55 and 10,725.20 is: 16,087.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,005.70 : 21,008.55 = 10,725.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,005.70/21,008.55 = 10,725.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,005.70x = 21,008.55 × 10,725.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,005.70x = 225,320,900.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,320,900.46/14,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,087.80

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