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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,126.52, 21,167.28 and 7,462.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,126.52, 21,167.28 and 7,462.77 is: 11,182.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,126.52 : 21,167.28 = 7,462.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,126.52/21,167.28 = 7,462.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,126.52x = 21,167.28 × 7,462.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,126.52x = 157,966,542.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,966,542.17/14,126.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,182.27

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