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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,427.05, 21,641.18 and 7,038.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,427.05, 21,641.18 and 7,038.09 is: 10,557.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,427.05 : 21,641.18 = 7,038.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,427.05/21,641.18 = 7,038.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,427.05x = 21,641.18 × 7,038.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,427.05x = 152,312,537.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,312,537.36/14,427.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,557.43

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