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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,051.36, 21,104.37 and 10,338.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,051.36, 21,104.37 and 10,338.93 is: 15,528.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,051.36 : 21,104.37 = 10,338.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,051.36/21,104.37 = 10,338.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,051.36x = 21,104.37 × 10,338.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,051.36x = 218,196,604.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,196,604.12/14,051.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,528.51

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