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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,152.85, 21,235.03 and 7,134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,152.85, 21,235.03 and 7,134.88 is: 10,705.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,152.85 : 21,235.03 = 7,134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,152.85/21,235.03 = 7,134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,152.85x = 21,235.03 × 7,134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,152.85x = 151,509,459.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,509,459.59/14,152.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,705.23

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