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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,082.13, 21,127.19 and 7,053.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,082.13, 21,127.19 and 7,053.66 is: 10,582.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,082.13 : 21,127.19 = 7,053.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,082.13/21,127.19 = 7,053.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,082.13x = 21,127.19 × 7,053.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,082.13x = 149,024,015.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,024,015.02/14,082.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,582.49

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