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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,097.62, 21,144.95 and 7,431.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,097.62, 21,144.95 and 7,431.45 is: 11,146.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,097.62 : 21,144.95 = 7,431.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,097.62/21,144.95 = 7,431.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,097.62x = 21,144.95 × 7,431.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,097.62x = 157,137,601.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,137,601.52/14,097.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,146.39

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