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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,224.61, 21,308.34 and 7,087.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,224.61, 21,308.34 and 7,087.32 is: 10,616.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,224.61 : 21,308.34 = 7,087.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,224.61/21,308.34 = 7,087.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,224.61x = 21,308.34 × 7,087.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,224.61x = 151,019,090.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,019,090.82/14,224.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,616.75

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