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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,229.32, 21,355.60 and 10,073.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,229.32, 21,355.60 and 10,073.36 is: 15,118.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,229.32 : 21,355.60 = 10,073.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,229.32/21,355.60 = 10,073.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,229.32x = 21,355.60 × 10,073.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,229.32x = 215,122,693.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,122,693.91/14,229.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,118.27

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