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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,239.08, 21,358.62 and 10,368.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,239.08, 21,358.62 and 10,368.12 is: 15,552.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,239.08 : 21,358.62 = 10,368.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,239.08/21,358.62 = 10,368.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,239.08x = 21,358.62 × 10,368.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,239.08x = 221,448,735.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,448,735.19/14,239.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,552.18

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