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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,044.62, 21,049.38 and 7,026.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,044.62, 21,049.38 and 7,026.65 is: 10,531.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,044.62 : 21,049.38 = 7,026.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,044.62/21,049.38 = 7,026.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,044.62x = 21,049.38 × 7,026.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,044.62x = 147,906,520.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,906,520.73/14,044.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,531.19

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