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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,237.51, 21,344.11 and 10,064.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,237.51, 21,344.11 and 10,064.39 is: 15,087.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,237.51 : 21,344.11 = 10,064.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,237.51/21,344.11 = 10,064.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,237.51x = 21,344.11 × 10,064.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,237.51x = 214,815,315.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,815,315.36/14,237.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,087.99

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