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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,230.12, 21,358.10 and 7,215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,230.12, 21,358.10 and 7,215.02 is: 10,829.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,230.12 : 21,358.10 = 7,215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,230.12/21,358.10 = 7,215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,230.12x = 21,358.10 × 7,215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,230.12x = 154,099,118.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,099,118.66/14,230.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,829.08

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