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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,152.41, 21,222.50 and 7,128.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,152.41, 21,222.50 and 7,128.09 is: 10,689.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,152.41 : 21,222.50 = 7,128.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,152.41/21,222.50 = 7,128.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,152.41x = 21,222.50 × 7,128.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,152.41x = 151,275,854.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,275,854.38/14,152.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,689.05

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