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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,228.60, 21,325.61 and 10,069.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,228.60, 21,325.61 and 10,069.82 is: 15,092.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,228.60 : 21,325.61 = 10,069.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,228.60/21,325.61 = 10,069.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,228.60x = 21,325.61 × 10,069.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,228.60x = 214,745,052.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,745,052.61/14,228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,092.50

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