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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,023.56, 21,022.36 and 7,358.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,023.56, 21,022.36 and 7,358.68 is: 11,031.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,023.56 : 21,022.36 = 7,358.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,023.56/21,022.36 = 7,358.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,023.56x = 21,022.36 × 7,358.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,023.56x = 154,696,848.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,696,848.66/14,023.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,031.21

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