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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,219.58, 21,336.84 and 10,086.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,219.58, 21,336.84 and 10,086.24 is: 15,134.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,219.58 : 21,336.84 = 10,086.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,219.58/21,336.84 = 10,086.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,219.58x = 21,336.84 × 10,086.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,219.58x = 215,208,489.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,208,489.08/14,219.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,134.66

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