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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,016.84, 21,031.47 and 7,441.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,016.84, 21,031.47 and 7,441.44 is: 11,165.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,016.84 : 21,031.47 = 7,441.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,016.84/21,031.47 = 7,441.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,016.84x = 21,031.47 × 7,441.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,016.84x = 156,504,422.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,504,422.12/14,016.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,165.46

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