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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,116.78, 21,177.60 and 7,541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,116.78, 21,177.60 and 7,541.20 is: 11,313.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,116.78 : 21,177.60 = 7,541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,116.78/21,177.60 = 7,541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,116.78x = 21,177.60 × 7,541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,116.78x = 159,704,517.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,704,517.12/14,116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,313.10

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