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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,247.60, 21,374.35 and 7,135.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,247.60, 21,374.35 and 7,135.49 is: 10,704.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,247.60 : 21,374.35 = 7,135.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,247.60/21,374.35 = 7,135.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,247.60x = 21,374.35 × 7,135.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,247.60x = 152,516,496.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,516,496.28/14,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,704.72

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