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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,139.93, 21,210.35 and 7,116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,139.93, 21,210.35 and 7,116.11 is: 10,674.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,139.93 : 21,210.35 = 7,116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,139.93/21,210.35 = 7,116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,139.93x = 21,210.35 × 7,116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,139.93x = 150,935,042.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,935,042.11/14,139.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,674.38

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