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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,160.69, 21,226.46 and 7,585.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,160.69, 21,226.46 and 7,585.11 is: 11,369.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,160.69 : 21,226.46 = 7,585.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,160.69/21,226.46 = 7,585.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,160.69x = 21,226.46 × 7,585.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,160.69x = 161,004,996.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,004,996.09/14,160.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,369.86

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