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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,158.70, 21,225.90 and 7,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,158.70, 21,225.90 and 7,233.20 is: 10,843.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,158.70 : 21,225.90 = 7,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,158.70/21,225.90 = 7,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,158.70x = 21,225.90 × 7,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,158.70x = 153,531,179.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,531,179.88/14,158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,843.59

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