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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,020.89, 21,045.35 and 10,076.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,020.89, 21,045.35 and 10,076.77 is: 15,125.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,020.89 : 21,045.35 = 10,076.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,020.89/21,045.35 = 10,076.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,020.89x = 21,045.35 × 10,076.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,020.89x = 212,069,151.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,069,151.52/14,020.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,125.23

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