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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,023.26, 21,033.45 and 7,442.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,023.26, 21,033.45 and 7,442.46 is: 11,162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,023.26 : 21,033.45 = 7,442.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,023.26/21,033.45 = 7,442.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,023.26x = 21,033.45 × 7,442.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,023.26x = 156,540,610.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,540,610.29/14,023.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,162.93

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