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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,010.10, 21,016.23 and 4,149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,010.10, 21,016.23 and 4,149.22 is: 6,224.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,010.10 : 21,016.23 = 4,149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,010.10/21,016.23 = 4,149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,010.10x = 21,016.23 × 4,149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,010.10x = 87,200,961.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,200,961.84/14,010.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,224.15

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