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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,197.68, 21,306.24 and 10,037.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,197.68, 21,306.24 and 10,037.52 is: 15,063.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,197.68 : 21,306.24 = 10,037.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,197.68/21,306.24 = 10,037.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,197.68x = 21,306.24 × 10,037.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,197.68x = 213,861,810.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,861,810.12/14,197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,063.15

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