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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,007.20, 21,010.80 and 10,726.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,007.20, 21,010.80 and 10,726.70 is: 16,090.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007.20 : 21,010.80 = 10,726.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007.20/21,010.80 = 10,726.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007.20x = 21,010.80 × 10,726.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007.20x = 225,376,548.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,376,548.36/14,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,090.05

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