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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,406.59, 21,612.49 and 7,011.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,406.59, 21,612.49 and 7,011.05 is: 10,517.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,406.59 : 21,612.49 = 7,011.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,406.59/21,612.49 = 7,011.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,406.59x = 21,612.49 × 7,011.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,406.59x = 151,526,211.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,526,211.51/14,406.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,517.84

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