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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.35, 21,241.92 and 7,589.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.35, 21,241.92 and 7,589.35 is: 11,392.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.35 : 21,241.92 = 7,589.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.35/21,241.92 = 7,589.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.35x = 21,241.92 × 7,589.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.35x = 161,212,279.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,212,279.73/14,150.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,392.82

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