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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,082.98, 21,131.15 and 7,063.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,082.98, 21,131.15 and 7,063.62 is: 10,598.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,082.98 : 21,131.15 = 7,063.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,082.98/21,131.15 = 7,063.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,082.98x = 21,131.15 × 7,063.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,082.98x = 149,262,299.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,262,299.20/14,082.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,598.78

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