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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,207.40, 21,294.08 and 10,041.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,207.40, 21,294.08 and 10,041.16 is: 15,049.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,207.40 : 21,294.08 = 10,041.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,207.40/21,294.08 = 10,041.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,207.40x = 21,294.08 × 10,041.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,207.40x = 213,817,264.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,817,264.33/14,207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,049.71

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