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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,212.76, 21,281.84 and 10,030.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,212.76, 21,281.84 and 10,030.10 is: 15,018.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,212.76 : 21,281.84 = 10,030.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,212.76/21,281.84 = 10,030.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,212.76x = 21,281.84 × 10,030.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,212.76x = 213,458,983.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,458,983.38/14,212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,018.83

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