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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,609.20, 21,913.80 and 7,214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,609.20, 21,913.80 and 7,214.80 is: 10,822.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,609.20 : 21,913.80 = 7,214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,609.20/21,913.80 = 7,214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,609.20x = 21,913.80 × 7,214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,609.20x = 158,103,684.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,103,684.24/14,609.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,822.20

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