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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,099.14, 21,158.28 and 7,530.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,099.14, 21,158.28 and 7,530.04 is: 11,300.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,099.14 : 21,158.28 = 7,530.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,099.14/21,158.28 = 7,530.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,099.14x = 21,158.28 × 7,530.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,099.14x = 159,322,694.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,322,694.73/14,099.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,300.17

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