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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,292.01, 21,451.21 and 7,277.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,292.01, 21,451.21 and 7,277.09 is: 10,922.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,292.01 : 21,451.21 = 7,277.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,292.01/21,451.21 = 7,277.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,292.01x = 21,451.21 × 7,277.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,292.01x = 156,102,260.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,102,260.33/14,292.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,922.34

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