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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,005.20, 21,032.10 and 7,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,005.20, 21,032.10 and 7,444.20 is: 11,179.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,005.20 : 21,032.10 = 7,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,005.20/21,032.10 = 7,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,005.20x = 21,032.10 × 7,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,005.20x = 156,567,158.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,567,158.82/14,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,179.22

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