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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,053.10, 21,093.30 and 10,966.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,053.10, 21,093.30 and 10,966.70 is: 16,460.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,053.10 : 21,093.30 = 10,966.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,053.10/21,093.30 = 10,966.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,053.10x = 21,093.30 × 10,966.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,053.10x = 231,323,893.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,323,893.11/14,053.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,460.70

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