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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,240.07, 21,347.94 and 10,066.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,240.07, 21,347.94 and 10,066.95 is: 15,091.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,240.07 : 21,347.94 = 10,066.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,240.07/21,347.94 = 10,066.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,240.07x = 21,347.94 × 10,066.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,240.07x = 214,908,644.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,908,644.58/14,240.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,091.83

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