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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,430.57, 21,628.44 and 7,023.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,430.57, 21,628.44 and 7,023.93 is: 10,527.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.57 : 21,628.44 = 7,023.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.57/21,628.44 = 7,023.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.57x = 21,628.44 × 7,023.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.57x = 151,916,648.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,916,648.57/14,430.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,527.42

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