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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,307.39, 21,437.33 and 10,126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,307.39, 21,437.33 and 10,126.71 is: 15,173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,307.39 : 21,437.33 = 10,126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,307.39/21,437.33 = 10,126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,307.39x = 21,437.33 × 10,126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,307.39x = 217,089,573.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,089,573.45/14,307.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,173.25

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