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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,052.82, 21,041.45 and 10,705.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,052.82, 21,041.45 and 10,705.12 is: 16,028.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,052.82 : 21,041.45 = 10,705.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,052.82/21,041.45 = 10,705.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,052.82x = 21,041.45 × 10,705.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,052.82x = 225,251,247.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,251,247.22/14,052.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,028.90

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