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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,430.07, 21,627.69 and 7,023.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,430.07, 21,627.69 and 7,023.43 is: 10,526.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.07 : 21,627.69 = 7,023.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.07/21,627.69 = 7,023.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.07x = 21,627.69 × 7,023.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.07x = 151,900,566.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,900,566.78/14,430.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,526.67

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