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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.18, 21,099.04 and 10,371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.18, 21,099.04 and 10,371.36 is: 15,564.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.18 : 21,099.04 = 10,371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.18/21,099.04 = 10,371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.18x = 21,099.04 × 10,371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.18x = 218,825,739.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,825,739.49/14,059.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,564.62

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