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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,034.80, 21,013.32 and 7,075.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,034.80, 21,013.32 and 7,075.28 is: 10,593.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,034.80 : 21,013.32 = 7,075.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,034.80/21,013.32 = 7,075.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,034.80x = 21,013.32 × 7,075.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,034.80x = 148,675,122.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,675,122.73/14,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,593.32

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