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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,007.10, 21,010.65 and 7,446.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,007.10, 21,010.65 and 7,446.10 is: 11,169.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007.10 : 21,010.65 = 7,446.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007.10/21,010.65 = 7,446.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007.10x = 21,010.65 × 7,446.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007.10x = 156,447,400.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,447,400.97/14,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,169.15

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