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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,104.65, 21,151.51 and 7,527.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,104.65, 21,151.51 and 7,527.25 is: 11,287.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,104.65 : 21,151.51 = 7,527.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,104.65/21,151.51 = 7,527.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,104.65x = 21,151.51 × 7,527.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,104.65x = 159,212,753.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,212,753.61/14,104.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,287.96

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