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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.49, 21,076.27 and 7,132.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.49, 21,076.27 and 7,132.37 is: 10,691.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.49 : 21,076.27 = 7,132.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.49/21,076.27 = 7,132.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.49x = 21,076.27 × 7,132.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.49x = 150,323,632.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,323,632.65/14,059.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,691.97

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