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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,410.08, 21,615.12 and 7,470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,410.08, 21,615.12 and 7,470 is: 11,205

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,410.08 : 21,615.12 = 7,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,410.08/21,615.12 = 7,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,410.08x = 21,615.12 × 7,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,410.08x = 161,464,946.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,464,946.40/14,410.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,205

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