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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,236.76, 21,342.98 and 10,063.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,236.76, 21,342.98 and 10,063.64 is: 15,086.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,236.76 : 21,342.98 = 10,063.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,236.76/21,342.98 = 10,063.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,236.76x = 21,342.98 × 10,063.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,236.76x = 214,787,985.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,787,985.69/14,236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,086.86

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