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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,207.10, 21,277.40 and 7,169.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,207.10, 21,277.40 and 7,169.99 is: 10,738.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,207.10 : 21,277.40 = 7,169.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,207.10/21,277.40 = 7,169.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,207.10x = 21,277.40 × 7,169.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,207.10x = 152,558,602.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,558,602.99/14,207.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,738.19

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