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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,242.32, 21,326.16 and 10,059.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,242.32, 21,326.16 and 10,059.72 is: 15,063.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,242.32 : 21,326.16 = 10,059.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,242.32/21,326.16 = 10,059.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,242.32x = 21,326.16 × 10,059.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,242.32x = 214,535,198.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,535,198.28/14,242.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,063.22

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