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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,127.20, 21,215.10 and 9,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,127.20, 21,215.10 and 9,996.20 is: 15,011.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,127.20 : 21,215.10 = 9,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,127.20/21,215.10 = 9,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,127.20x = 21,215.10 × 9,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,127.20x = 212,070,382.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,070,382.62/14,127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,011.49

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