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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,114.70, 21,162.06 and 7,089.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,114.70, 21,162.06 and 7,089.66 is: 10,629.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,114.70 : 21,162.06 = 7,089.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,114.70/21,162.06 = 7,089.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,114.70x = 21,162.06 × 7,089.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,114.70x = 150,031,810.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,031,810.30/14,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,629.47

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