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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,051.82, 21,039.96 and 10,704.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,051.82, 21,039.96 and 10,704.12 is: 16,027.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,051.82 : 21,039.96 = 10,704.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,051.82/21,039.96 = 10,704.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,051.82x = 21,039.96 × 10,704.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,051.82x = 225,214,229.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,214,229.87/14,051.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,027.41

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