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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,062.47, 21,013.12 and 10,712.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,062.47, 21,013.12 and 10,712.13 is: 16,006.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,062.47 : 21,013.12 = 10,712.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,062.47/21,013.12 = 10,712.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,062.47x = 21,013.12 × 10,712.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,062.47x = 225,095,273.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,095,273.15/14,062.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,006.81

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