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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,042.73, 21,069.51 and 10,044.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,042.73, 21,069.51 and 10,044.63 is: 15,070.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,042.73 : 21,069.51 = 10,044.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,042.73/21,069.51 = 10,044.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,042.73x = 21,069.51 × 10,044.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,042.73x = 211,635,432.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,635,432.23/14,042.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,070.82

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