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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,499.04, 21,699.14 and 10,058.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,499.04, 21,699.14 and 10,058.20 is: 15,053.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,499.04 : 21,699.14 = 10,058.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,499.04/21,699.14 = 10,058.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,499.04x = 21,699.14 × 10,058.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,499.04x = 218,254,289.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,254,289.95/14,499.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,053.02

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