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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,031.96, 21,036.92 and 7,367.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,031.96, 21,036.92 and 7,367.25 is: 11,045.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,031.96 : 21,036.92 = 7,367.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,031.96/21,036.92 = 7,367.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,031.96x = 21,036.92 × 7,367.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,031.96x = 154,984,290.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,984,290.92/14,031.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,045.09

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