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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,016.38, 21,037.69 and 7,095.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,016.38, 21,037.69 and 7,095.74 is: 10,650.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,016.38 : 21,037.69 = 7,095.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,016.38/21,037.69 = 7,095.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,016.38x = 21,037.69 × 7,095.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,016.38x = 149,277,978.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,277,978.44/14,016.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,650.25

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