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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,405.83, 21,603.85 and 7,005.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,405.83, 21,603.85 and 7,005.58 is: 10,505.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,405.83 : 21,603.85 = 7,005.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,405.83/21,603.85 = 7,005.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,405.83x = 21,603.85 × 7,005.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,405.83x = 151,347,499.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,347,499.48/14,405.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,505.99

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