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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,007.70, 21,011.55 and 10,551.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,007.70, 21,011.55 and 10,551.70 is: 15,827.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007.70 : 21,011.55 = 10,551.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007.70/21,011.55 = 10,551.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007.70x = 21,011.55 × 10,551.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007.70x = 221,707,572.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,707,572.14/14,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,827.55

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