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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,263.56, 21,399.93 and 10,111.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,263.56, 21,399.93 and 10,111.77 is: 15,170.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,263.56 : 21,399.93 = 10,111.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,263.56/21,399.93 = 10,111.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,263.56x = 21,399.93 × 10,111.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,263.56x = 216,391,170.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,391,170.18/14,263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,170.91

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