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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,240.13, 21,373.32 and 7,225.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,240.13, 21,373.32 and 7,225.07 is: 10,844.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,240.13 : 21,373.32 = 7,225.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,240.13/21,373.32 = 7,225.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,240.13x = 21,373.32 × 7,225.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,240.13x = 154,423,626.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,423,626.27/14,240.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,844.26

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