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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,218.53, 21,339.39 and 10,062.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,218.53, 21,339.39 and 10,062.54 is: 15,102.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,218.53 : 21,339.39 = 10,062.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,218.53/21,339.39 = 10,062.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,218.53x = 21,339.39 × 10,062.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,218.53x = 214,728,465.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,728,465.45/14,218.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,102.02

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