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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,279.25, 21,393.36 and 10,058.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,279.25, 21,393.36 and 10,058.34 is: 15,069.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,279.25 : 21,393.36 = 10,058.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,279.25/21,393.36 = 10,058.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,279.25x = 21,393.36 × 10,058.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,279.25x = 215,181,688.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,181,688.62/14,279.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,069.54

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