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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,012.28, 21,024.61 and 7,347.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,012.28, 21,024.61 and 7,347.19 is: 11,024.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,012.28 : 21,024.61 = 7,347.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,012.28/21,024.61 = 7,347.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,012.28x = 21,024.61 × 7,347.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,012.28x = 154,471,735.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,471,735.32/14,012.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,024.02

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