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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,414.58, 21,590.55 and 7,003.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,414.58, 21,590.55 and 7,003.44 is: 10,489.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,414.58 : 21,590.55 = 7,003.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,414.58/21,590.55 = 7,003.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,414.58x = 21,590.55 × 7,003.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,414.58x = 151,208,121.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,208,121.49/14,414.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,489.94

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