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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,122.62, 21,186.66 and 7,104.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,122.62, 21,186.66 and 7,104.17 is: 10,657.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,122.62 : 21,186.66 = 7,104.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,122.62/21,186.66 = 7,104.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,122.62x = 21,186.66 × 7,104.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,122.62x = 150,513,634.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,513,634.37/14,122.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,657.63

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