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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,222.88, 21,317.03 and 10,064.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,222.88, 21,317.03 and 10,064.10 is: 15,083.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,222.88 : 21,317.03 = 10,064.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,222.88/21,317.03 = 10,064.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,222.88x = 21,317.03 × 10,064.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,222.88x = 214,536,671.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,536,671.30/14,222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,083.91

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