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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,267.54, 21,402.48 and 7,149.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,267.54, 21,402.48 and 7,149.26 is: 10,724.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,267.54 : 21,402.48 = 7,149.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,267.54/21,402.48 = 7,149.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,267.54x = 21,402.48 × 7,149.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,267.54x = 153,011,894.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,011,894.16/14,267.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,724.48

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