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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,220.40, 21,330.60 and 10,065.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,220.40, 21,330.60 and 10,065.10 is: 15,097.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,220.40 : 21,330.60 = 10,065.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,220.40/21,330.60 = 10,065.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,220.40x = 21,330.60 × 10,065.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,220.40x = 214,694,622.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,694,622.06/14,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,097.65

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