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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,008.80, 21,013.20 and 10,072.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,008.80, 21,013.20 and 10,072.20 is: 15,108.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,008.80 : 21,013.20 = 10,072.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,008.80/21,013.20 = 10,072.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,008.80x = 21,013.20 × 10,072.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,008.80x = 211,649,153.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,649,153.04/14,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,108.30

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