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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,122.30, 21,183.45 and 7,123.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,122.30, 21,183.45 and 7,123.90 is: 10,685.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,122.30 : 21,183.45 = 7,123.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,122.30/21,183.45 = 7,123.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,122.30x = 21,183.45 × 7,123.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,122.30x = 150,908,779.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,908,779.46/14,122.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,685.85

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