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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,188.22, 21,295.44 and 7,173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,188.22, 21,295.44 and 7,173.16 is: 10,766.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,188.22 : 21,295.44 = 7,173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,188.22/21,295.44 = 7,173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,188.22x = 21,295.44 × 7,173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,188.22x = 152,755,598.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,755,598.39/14,188.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,766.37

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