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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,036.34, 21,067.74 and 10,327.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,036.34, 21,067.74 and 10,327.26 is: 15,500.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,036.34 : 21,067.74 = 10,327.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,036.34/21,067.74 = 10,327.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,036.34x = 21,067.74 × 10,327.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,036.34x = 217,572,028.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,572,028.59/14,036.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,500.62

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