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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,269.88, 21,408.34 and 10,061.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,269.88, 21,408.34 and 10,061.36 is: 15,094.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,269.88 : 21,408.34 = 10,061.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,269.88/21,408.34 = 10,061.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,269.88x = 21,408.34 × 10,061.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,269.88x = 215,397,015.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,397,015.74/14,269.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,094.52

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