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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,052.26, 21,063.80 and 7,486.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,052.26, 21,063.80 and 7,486.40 is: 11,221.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,052.26 : 21,063.80 = 7,486.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,052.26/21,063.80 = 7,486.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,052.26x = 21,063.80 × 7,486.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,052.26x = 157,692,032.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,692,032.32/14,052.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,221.83

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