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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,223.28, 21,317.61 and 10,064.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,223.28, 21,317.61 and 10,064.49 is: 15,084.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,223.28 : 21,317.61 = 10,064.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,223.28/21,317.61 = 10,064.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,223.28x = 21,317.61 × 10,064.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,223.28x = 214,550,872.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,550,872.67/14,223.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,084.49

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