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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,036.36, 21,055.82 and 10,383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,036.36, 21,055.82 and 10,383.88 is: 15,576.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,036.36 : 21,055.82 = 10,383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,036.36/21,055.82 = 10,383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,036.36x = 21,055.82 × 10,383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,036.36x = 218,641,108.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,641,108.18/14,036.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,576.77

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