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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,512.32, 21,760.38 and 7,100.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,512.32, 21,760.38 and 7,100.82 is: 10,647.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,512.32 : 21,760.38 = 7,100.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,512.32/21,760.38 = 7,100.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,512.32x = 21,760.38 × 7,100.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,512.32x = 154,516,541.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,516,541.51/14,512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,647.27

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