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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,072.61, 21,116.21 and 10,208.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,072.61, 21,116.21 and 10,208.91 is: 15,318.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,072.61 : 21,116.21 = 10,208.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,072.61/21,116.21 = 10,208.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,072.61x = 21,116.21 × 10,208.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,072.61x = 215,573,436.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,573,436.39/14,072.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,318.65

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