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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,007.30, 20,994.30 and 7,430.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,007.30, 20,994.30 and 7,430.10 is: 11,136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007.30 : 20,994.30 = 7,430.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007.30/20,994.30 = 7,430.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007.30x = 20,994.30 × 7,430.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007.30x = 155,989,748.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,989,748.43/14,007.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,136.32

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