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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,206.05, 21,284.81 and 10,037.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,206.05, 21,284.81 and 10,037.99 is: 15,039.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,206.05 : 21,284.81 = 10,037.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,206.05/21,284.81 = 10,037.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,206.05x = 21,284.81 × 10,037.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,206.05x = 213,656,750.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,656,750.60/14,206.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,039.84

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