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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,005.48, 21,002.10 and 7,430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,005.48, 21,002.10 and 7,430.20 is: 11,142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,005.48 : 21,002.10 = 7,430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,005.48/21,002.10 = 7,430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,005.48x = 21,002.10 × 7,430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,005.48x = 156,049,803.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,049,803.42/14,005.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,142.05

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