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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,062.70, 21,118.35 and 7,501.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,062.70, 21,118.35 and 7,501.70 is: 11,265.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,062.70 : 21,118.35 = 7,501.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,062.70/21,118.35 = 7,501.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,062.70x = 21,118.35 × 7,501.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,062.70x = 158,423,526.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,423,526.20/14,062.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,265.51

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