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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,200.59, 21,300.92 and 14,180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,200.59, 21,300.92 and 14,180.10 is: 21,270.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,200.59 : 21,300.92 = 14,180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,200.59/21,300.92 = 14,180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,200.59x = 21,300.92 × 14,180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,200.59x = 302,049,175.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,049,175.69/14,200.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,270.18

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