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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,105.30, 21,116.42 and 10,423.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,105.30, 21,116.42 and 10,423.94 is: 15,605.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,105.30 : 21,116.42 = 10,423.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,105.30/21,116.42 = 10,423.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,105.30x = 21,116.42 × 10,423.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,105.30x = 220,116,137.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,116,137.39/14,105.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,605.21

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