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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,218.58, 21,335.34 and 10,085.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,218.58, 21,335.34 and 10,085.24 is: 15,133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,218.58 : 21,335.34 = 10,085.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,218.58/21,335.34 = 10,085.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,218.58x = 21,335.34 × 10,085.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,218.58x = 215,172,024.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,172,024.38/14,218.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,133.16

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