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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,111.78, 21,126.24 and 7,432.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,111.78, 21,126.24 and 7,432.52 is: 11,126.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,111.78 : 21,126.24 = 7,432.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,111.78/21,126.24 = 7,432.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,111.78x = 21,126.24 × 7,432.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,111.78x = 157,021,201.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,021,201.32/14,111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,126.96

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