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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,172.36, 21,258.54 and 10,061.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,172.36, 21,258.54 and 10,061.99 is: 15,092.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,172.36 : 21,258.54 = 10,061.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,172.36/21,258.54 = 10,061.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,172.36x = 21,258.54 × 10,061.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,172.36x = 213,903,281.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,903,281.60/14,172.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,092.99

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