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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,035.62, 21,066.18 and 7,467.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,035.62, 21,066.18 and 7,467.30 is: 11,207.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,035.62 : 21,066.18 = 7,467.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,035.62/21,066.18 = 7,467.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,035.62x = 21,066.18 × 7,467.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,035.62x = 157,307,485.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,307,485.91/14,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,207.73

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