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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,172.66, 21,267.20 and 7,153.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,172.66, 21,267.20 and 7,153.22 is: 10,733.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,172.66 : 21,267.20 = 7,153.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,172.66/21,267.20 = 7,153.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,172.66x = 21,267.20 × 7,153.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,172.66x = 152,128,818.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,128,818.28/14,172.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,733.97

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