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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,109.55, 21,152.77 and 7,081.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,109.55, 21,152.77 and 7,081.09 is: 10,615.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,109.55 : 21,152.77 = 7,081.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,109.55/21,152.77 = 7,081.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,109.55x = 21,152.77 × 7,081.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,109.55x = 149,784,668.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,784,668.12/14,109.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,615.84

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