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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,164.82, 21,236.86 and 7,141.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,164.82, 21,236.86 and 7,141.37 is: 10,706.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,164.82 : 21,236.86 = 7,141.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,164.82/21,236.86 = 7,141.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,164.82x = 21,236.86 × 7,141.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,164.82x = 151,660,177.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,660,177.64/14,164.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,706.82

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