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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,231.44, 21,350.58 and 10,079.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,231.44, 21,350.58 and 10,079.47 is: 15,121.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,231.44 : 21,350.58 = 10,079.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,231.44/21,350.58 = 10,079.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,231.44x = 21,350.58 × 10,079.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,231.44x = 215,202,530.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,202,530.59/14,231.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,121.63

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