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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,016.30, 21,007.80 and 7,439.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,016.30, 21,007.80 and 7,439.10 is: 11,149.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,016.30 : 21,007.80 = 7,439.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,016.30/21,007.80 = 7,439.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,016.30x = 21,007.80 × 7,439.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,016.30x = 156,279,124.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,279,124.98/14,016.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,149.81

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