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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.52, 21,068.40 and 7,460.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.52, 21,068.40 and 7,460.00 is: 11,193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.52 : 21,068.40 = 7,460.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.52/21,068.40 = 7,460.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.52x = 21,068.40 × 7,460.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.52x = 157,170,265.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,170,265.64/14,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,193.25

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