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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,228.10, 21,324.86 and 10,069.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,228.10, 21,324.86 and 10,069.32 is: 15,091.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,228.10 : 21,324.86 = 10,069.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,228.10/21,324.86 = 10,069.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,228.10x = 21,324.86 × 10,069.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,228.10x = 214,726,839.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,726,839.30/14,228.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,091.74

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