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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,131.08, 21,229.47 and 10,260.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,131.08, 21,229.47 and 10,260.18 is: 15,414.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,131.08 : 21,229.47 = 10,260.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,131.08/21,229.47 = 10,260.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,131.08x = 21,229.47 × 10,260.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,131.08x = 217,818,183.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,818,183.50/14,131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,414.12

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