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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,080.36, 21,147.87 and 10,367.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,080.36, 21,147.87 and 10,367.93 is: 15,572.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,080.36 : 21,147.87 = 10,367.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,080.36/21,147.87 = 10,367.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,080.36x = 21,147.87 × 10,367.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,080.36x = 219,259,635.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,259,635.81/14,080.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,572.02

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