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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,228.97, 21,326.18 and 10,070.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,228.97, 21,326.18 and 10,070.21 is: 15,093.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,228.97 : 21,326.18 = 10,070.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,228.97/21,326.18 = 10,070.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,228.97x = 21,326.18 × 10,070.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,228.97x = 214,758,954.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,758,954.12/14,228.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,093.08

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