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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,199.20, 21,299.44 and 7,287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,199.20, 21,299.44 and 7,287.20 is: 10,931.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,199.20 : 21,299.44 = 7,287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,199.20/21,299.44 = 7,287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,199.20x = 21,299.44 × 7,287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,199.20x = 155,213,279.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,213,279.17/14,199.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,931.13

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