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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,420.59, 21,632.81 and 7,024.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,420.59, 21,632.81 and 7,024.07 is: 10,537.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,420.59 : 21,632.81 = 7,024.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,420.59/21,632.81 = 7,024.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,420.59x = 21,632.81 × 7,024.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,420.59x = 151,950,390.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,950,390.70/14,420.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,537.05

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