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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,224.33, 21,348.11 and 10,068.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,224.33, 21,348.11 and 10,068.37 is: 15,110.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,224.33 : 21,348.11 = 10,068.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,224.33/21,348.11 = 10,068.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,224.33x = 21,348.11 × 10,068.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,224.33x = 214,940,670.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,940,670.28/14,224.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,110.78

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