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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,219.70, 21,312.25 and 10,060.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,219.70, 21,312.25 and 10,060.91 is: 15,079.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,219.70 : 21,312.25 = 10,060.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,219.70/21,312.25 = 10,060.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,219.70x = 21,312.25 × 10,060.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,219.70x = 214,420,535.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,420,535.16/14,219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,079.12

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