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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.80, 21,092.40 and 7,134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.80, 21,092.40 and 7,134.30 is: 10,702.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.80 : 21,092.40 = 7,134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.80/21,092.40 = 7,134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.80x = 21,092.40 × 7,134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.80x = 150,479,509.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,479,509.32/14,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,702.82

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