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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,430.42, 21,626.70 and 7,404.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,430.42, 21,626.70 and 7,404.48 is: 11,097.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.42 : 21,626.70 = 7,404.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.42/21,626.70 = 7,404.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.42x = 21,626.70 × 7,404.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.42x = 160,134,467.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,134,467.62/14,430.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,097.01

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