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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,185.41, 21,291.27 and 7,170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,185.41, 21,291.27 and 7,170.32 is: 10,762.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,185.41 : 21,291.27 = 7,170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,185.41/21,291.27 = 7,170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,185.41x = 21,291.27 × 7,170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,185.41x = 152,665,219.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,665,219.11/14,185.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,762.13

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