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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.22, 21,505.99 and 7,412.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.22, 21,505.99 and 7,412.58 is: 11,122.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.22 : 21,505.99 = 7,412.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.22/21,505.99 = 7,412.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.22x = 21,505.99 × 7,412.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.22x = 159,414,871.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,414,871.35/14,333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,122.06

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