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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,226.97, 21,323.17 and 10,068.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,226.97, 21,323.17 and 10,068.20 is: 15,090.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,226.97 : 21,323.17 = 10,068.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,226.97/21,323.17 = 10,068.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,226.97x = 21,323.17 × 10,068.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,226.97x = 214,685,940.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,685,940.19/14,226.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,090.07

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