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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,036.69, 21,041.98 and 7,371.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,036.69, 21,041.98 and 7,371.81 is: 11,050.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,036.69 : 21,041.98 = 7,371.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,036.69/21,041.98 = 7,371.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,036.69x = 21,041.98 × 7,371.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,036.69x = 155,117,460.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,117,460.15/14,036.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,050.86

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