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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,127.70, 21,179.40 and 7,202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,127.70, 21,179.40 and 7,202.20 is: 10,797.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,127.70 : 21,179.40 = 7,202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,127.70/21,179.40 = 7,202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,127.70x = 21,179.40 × 7,202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,127.70x = 152,538,274.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,538,274.68/14,127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,797.11

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