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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,012.38, 21,031.53 and 7,091.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,012.38, 21,031.53 and 7,091.74 is: 10,644.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,012.38 : 21,031.53 = 7,091.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,012.38/21,031.53 = 7,091.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,012.38x = 21,031.53 × 7,091.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,012.38x = 149,150,142.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,150,142.56/14,012.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,644.17

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