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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,096.93, 21,118.82 and 10,961.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,096.93, 21,118.82 and 10,961.75 is: 16,421.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096.93 : 21,118.82 = 10,961.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096.93/21,118.82 = 10,961.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096.93x = 21,118.82 × 10,961.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096.93x = 231,499,064.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,499,064.73/14,096.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,421.95

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