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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,239.51, 21,347.10 and 10,066.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,239.51, 21,347.10 and 10,066.39 is: 15,090.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,239.51 : 21,347.10 = 10,066.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,239.51/21,347.10 = 10,066.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,239.51x = 21,347.10 × 10,066.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,239.51x = 214,888,127.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,888,127.23/14,239.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,090.98

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