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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,148.03, 21,228.96 and 10,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,148.03, 21,228.96 and 10,014.60 is: 15,026.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,148.03 : 21,228.96 = 10,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,148.03/21,228.96 = 10,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,148.03x = 21,228.96 × 10,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,148.03x = 212,599,542.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,599,542.82/14,148.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,026.79

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