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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,213.93, 21,321.97 and 10,886.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,213.93, 21,321.97 and 10,886.99 is: 16,331.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,213.93 : 21,321.97 = 10,886.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,213.93/21,321.97 = 10,886.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,213.93x = 21,321.97 × 10,886.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,213.93x = 232,131,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,131,940.34/14,213.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,331.30

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