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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.39, 21,170.70 and 10,210.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.39, 21,170.70 and 10,210.72 is: 15,276.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.39 : 21,170.70 = 10,210.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.39/21,170.70 = 10,210.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.39x = 21,170.70 × 10,210.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.39x = 216,168,075.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,168,075.27/14,150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,276.48

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