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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,049.66, 21,068.40 and 7,026.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,049.66, 21,068.40 and 7,026.96 is: 10,537.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,049.66 : 21,068.40 = 7,026.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,049.66/21,068.40 = 7,026.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,049.66x = 21,068.40 × 7,026.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,049.66x = 148,046,804.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,046,804.06/14,049.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,537.39

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