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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,019.34, 21,042.92 and 7,445.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,019.34, 21,042.92 and 7,445.58 is: 11,175.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,019.34 : 21,042.92 = 7,445.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,019.34/21,042.92 = 7,445.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,019.34x = 21,042.92 × 7,445.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,019.34x = 156,676,744.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,676,744.29/14,019.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,175.76

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