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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,231.50, 21,323.85 and 10,051.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,231.50, 21,323.85 and 10,051.18 is: 15,060.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,231.50 : 21,323.85 = 10,051.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,231.50/21,323.85 = 10,051.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,231.50x = 21,323.85 × 10,051.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,231.50x = 214,329,854.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,329,854.64/14,231.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,060.24

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