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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,128.52, 21,191.66 and 7,101.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,128.52, 21,191.66 and 7,101.36 is: 10,651.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,128.52 : 21,191.66 = 7,101.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,128.52/21,191.66 = 7,101.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,128.52x = 21,191.66 × 7,101.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,128.52x = 150,489,597.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,489,597.78/14,128.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,651.48

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