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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,220.73, 21,313.80 and 10,061.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,220.73, 21,313.80 and 10,061.94 is: 15,080.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,220.73 : 21,313.80 = 10,061.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,220.73/21,313.80 = 10,061.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,220.73x = 21,313.80 × 10,061.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,220.73x = 214,458,136.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,458,136.81/14,220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,080.67

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