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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.92, 19,695.66 and 10,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.92, 19,695.66 and 10,021 is: 13,832.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.92 : 19,695.66 = 10,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.92/19,695.66 = 10,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.92x = 19,695.66 × 10,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.92x = 197,370,208.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,370,208.86/14,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,832.18

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