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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,076.84, 21,122.60 and 10,213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,076.84, 21,122.60 and 10,213.12 is: 15,325.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,076.84 : 21,122.60 = 10,213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,076.84/21,122.60 = 10,213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,076.84x = 21,122.60 × 10,213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,076.84x = 215,727,648.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,727,648.51/14,076.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,325.01

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