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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,039.73, 21,065.01 and 10,041.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,039.73, 21,065.01 and 10,041.62 is: 15,066.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,039.73 : 21,065.01 = 10,041.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,039.73/21,065.01 = 10,041.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,039.73x = 21,065.01 × 10,041.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,039.73x = 211,526,857.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,526,857.71/14,039.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,066.31

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