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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,118.72, 21,193.41 and 10,618.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,118.72, 21,193.41 and 10,618.71 is: 15,939.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,118.72 : 21,193.41 = 10,618.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,118.72/21,193.41 = 10,618.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,118.72x = 21,193.41 × 10,618.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,118.72x = 225,046,674.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,046,674.70/14,118.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,939.59

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