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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,219.32, 21,311.69 and 10,060.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,219.32, 21,311.69 and 10,060.53 is: 15,078.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,219.32 : 21,311.69 = 10,060.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,219.32/21,311.69 = 10,060.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,219.32x = 21,311.69 × 10,060.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,219.32x = 214,406,861.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,406,861.68/14,219.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,078.56

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