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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,170.06, 21,264.45 and 14,060.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,170.06, 21,264.45 and 14,060.62 is: 21,100.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,170.06 : 21,264.45 = 14,060.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,170.06/21,264.45 = 14,060.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,170.06x = 21,264.45 × 14,060.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,170.06x = 298,991,350.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,991,350.96/14,170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,100.22

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