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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,166.20, 21,249.30 and 7,605.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,166.20, 21,249.30 and 7,605.20 is: 11,407.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,166.20 : 21,249.30 = 7,605.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,166.20/21,249.30 = 7,605.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,166.20x = 21,249.30 × 7,605.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,166.20x = 161,605,176.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,605,176.36/14,166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,407.80

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