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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,206.90, 21,293.32 and 10,040.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,206.90, 21,293.32 and 10,040.66 is: 15,048.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,206.90 : 21,293.32 = 10,040.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,206.90/21,293.32 = 10,040.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,206.90x = 21,293.32 × 10,040.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,206.90x = 213,798,986.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,798,986.39/14,206.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,048.95

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