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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,119.72, 21,184.19 and 10,167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,119.72, 21,184.19 and 10,167.74 is: 15,254.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,119.72 : 21,184.19 = 10,167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,119.72/21,184.19 = 10,167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,119.72x = 21,184.19 × 10,167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,119.72x = 215,395,336.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,395,336.03/14,119.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,254.93

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