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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,235.91, 21,341.72 and 10,062.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,235.91, 21,341.72 and 10,062.79 is: 15,085.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,235.91 : 21,341.72 = 10,062.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,235.91/21,341.72 = 10,062.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,235.91x = 21,341.72 × 10,062.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,235.91x = 214,757,142.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,757,142.93/14,235.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,085.60

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