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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,430.36, 21,649.94 and 7,033.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,430.36, 21,649.94 and 7,033.76 is: 10,552.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.36 : 21,649.94 = 7,033.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.36/21,649.94 = 7,033.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.36x = 21,649.94 × 7,033.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.36x = 152,280,481.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,280,481.97/14,430.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,552.78

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