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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,136.55, 21,210.69 and 7,112.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,136.55, 21,210.69 and 7,112.81 is: 10,672.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,136.55 : 21,210.69 = 7,112.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,136.55/21,210.69 = 7,112.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,136.55x = 21,210.69 × 7,112.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,136.55x = 150,867,607.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,867,607.94/14,136.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,672.17

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