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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,087.54, 21,135.27 and 7,059.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,087.54, 21,135.27 and 7,059.06 is: 10,590.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,087.54 : 21,135.27 = 7,059.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,087.54/21,135.27 = 7,059.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,087.54x = 21,135.27 × 7,059.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,087.54x = 149,195,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,195,139.05/14,087.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,590.58

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