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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,111.70, 21,155.40 and 7,186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,111.70, 21,155.40 and 7,186.20 is: 10,773.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,111.70 : 21,155.40 = 7,186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,111.70/21,155.40 = 7,186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,111.70x = 21,155.40 × 7,186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,111.70x = 152,026,935.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,026,935.48/14,111.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,773.11

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