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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,543.46, 21,819.42 and 7,150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,543.46, 21,819.42 and 7,150.14 is: 10,727.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,543.46 : 21,819.42 = 7,150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,543.46/21,819.42 = 7,150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,543.46x = 21,819.42 × 7,150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,543.46x = 156,011,907.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,011,907.72/14,543.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,727.29

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