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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,080.61, 21,148.25 and 10,368.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,080.61, 21,148.25 and 10,368.17 is: 15,572.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,080.61 : 21,148.25 = 10,368.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,080.61/21,148.25 = 10,368.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,080.61x = 21,148.25 × 10,368.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,080.61x = 219,268,652.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,268,652.23/14,080.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,572.39

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