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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,044.88, 21,083.52 and 7,133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,044.88, 21,083.52 and 7,133.96 is: 10,709.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,044.88 : 21,083.52 = 7,133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,044.88/21,083.52 = 7,133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,044.88x = 21,083.52 × 7,133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,044.88x = 150,408,882.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,408,882.92/14,044.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,709.16

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