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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,035.28, 21,064.44 and 7,111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,035.28, 21,064.44 and 7,111.76 is: 10,673.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,035.28 : 21,064.44 = 7,111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,035.28/21,064.44 = 7,111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,035.28x = 21,064.44 × 7,111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,035.28x = 149,805,241.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,805,241.81/14,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,673.48

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