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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,028.30, 21,042.45 and 7,029.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,028.30, 21,042.45 and 7,029.90 is: 10,544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,028.30 : 21,042.45 = 7,029.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,028.30/21,042.45 = 7,029.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,028.30x = 21,042.45 × 7,029.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,028.30x = 147,926,319.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,926,319.26/14,028.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,544.85

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