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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,223.53, 21,318.02 and 10,064.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,223.53, 21,318.02 and 10,064.76 is: 15,084.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,223.53 : 21,318.02 = 10,064.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,223.53/21,318.02 = 10,064.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,223.53x = 21,318.02 × 10,064.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,223.53x = 214,560,662.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,560,662.45/14,223.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,084.91

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