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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,001.84, 21,006.60 and 7,338.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,001.84, 21,006.60 and 7,338.78 is: 11,010.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,001.84 : 21,006.60 = 7,338.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,001.84/21,006.60 = 7,338.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,001.84x = 21,006.60 × 7,338.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,001.84x = 154,162,815.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,162,815.95/14,001.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,010.18

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