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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,208.63, 21,314.24 and 7,184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,208.63, 21,314.24 and 7,184.26 is: 10,777.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,208.63 : 21,314.24 = 7,184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,208.63/21,314.24 = 7,184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,208.63x = 21,314.24 × 7,184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,208.63x = 153,127,059.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,127,059.52/14,208.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,777.04

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