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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,152.16, 21,222.12 and 7,127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,152.16, 21,222.12 and 7,127.84 is: 10,688.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,152.16 : 21,222.12 = 7,127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,152.16/21,222.12 = 7,127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,152.16x = 21,222.12 × 7,127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,152.16x = 151,267,875.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,267,875.82/14,152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,688.68

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