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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,221.36, 21,314.74 and 10,062.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,221.36, 21,314.74 and 10,062.57 is: 15,081.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,221.36 : 21,314.74 = 10,062.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,221.36/21,314.74 = 10,062.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,221.36x = 21,314.74 × 10,062.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,221.36x = 214,480,931.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,480,931.55/14,221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,081.61

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