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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,383.08, 21,545.46 and 7,443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,383.08, 21,545.46 and 7,443 is: 11,149.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,383.08 : 21,545.46 = 7,443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,383.08/21,545.46 = 7,443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,383.08x = 21,545.46 × 7,443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,383.08x = 160,362,858.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,362,858.78/14,383.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,149.41

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