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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,218.23, 21,374.28 and 10,087.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,218.23, 21,374.28 and 10,087.84 is: 15,165.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,218.23 : 21,374.28 = 10,087.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,218.23/21,374.28 = 10,087.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,218.23x = 21,374.28 × 10,087.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,218.23x = 215,620,343.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,620,343.47/14,218.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,165.06

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