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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,062.84, 21,104.48 and 10,374.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,062.84, 21,104.48 and 10,374.98 is: 15,570.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,062.84 : 21,104.48 = 10,374.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,062.84/21,104.48 = 10,374.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,062.84x = 21,104.48 × 10,374.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,062.84x = 218,958,478.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,958,478.33/14,062.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,570.01

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