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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,062.68, 21,106.44 and 10,962.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,062.68, 21,106.44 and 10,962.60 is: 16,453.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,062.68 : 21,106.44 = 10,962.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,062.68/21,106.44 = 10,962.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,062.68x = 21,106.44 × 10,962.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,062.68x = 231,381,459.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,381,459.14/14,062.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,453.58

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