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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.58, 21,083.15 and 7,484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.58, 21,083.15 and 7,484.20 is: 11,222.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.58 : 21,083.15 = 7,484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.58/21,083.15 = 7,484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.58x = 21,083.15 × 7,484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.58x = 157,790,477.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,790,477.23/14,059.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,222.99

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