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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,225.54, 21,320.96 and 10,066.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,225.54, 21,320.96 and 10,066.68 is: 15,087.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,225.54 : 21,320.96 = 10,066.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,225.54/21,320.96 = 10,066.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,225.54x = 21,320.96 × 10,066.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,225.54x = 214,631,231.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,631,231.28/14,225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,087.74

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