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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,065.85, 21,108.99 and 10,377.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,065.85, 21,108.99 and 10,377.98 is: 15,574.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,065.85 : 21,108.99 = 10,377.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,065.85/21,108.99 = 10,377.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,065.85x = 21,108.99 × 10,377.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,065.85x = 219,068,570.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,068,570.50/14,065.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,574.50

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