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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,060.48, 21,100.56 and 10,372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,060.48, 21,100.56 and 10,372.28 is: 15,565.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,060.48 : 21,100.56 = 10,372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,060.48/21,100.56 = 10,372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,060.48x = 21,100.56 × 10,372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,060.48x = 218,860,916.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,860,916.48/14,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,565.68

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