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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,188.98, 21,254.40 and 7,159.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,188.98, 21,254.40 and 7,159.14 is: 10,724.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,188.98 : 21,254.40 = 7,159.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,188.98/21,254.40 = 7,159.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,188.98x = 21,254.40 × 7,159.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,188.98x = 152,163,225.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,163,225.22/14,188.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,724.04

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