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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,218.93, 21,311.09 and 10,060.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,218.93, 21,311.09 and 10,060.13 is: 15,077.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,218.93 : 21,311.09 = 10,060.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,218.93/21,311.09 = 10,060.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,218.93x = 21,311.09 × 10,060.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,218.93x = 214,392,335.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,392,335.84/14,218.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,077.95

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