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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,430.78, 21,607.05 and 7,490.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,430.78, 21,607.05 and 7,490.70 is: 11,215.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.78 : 21,607.05 = 7,490.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.78/21,607.05 = 7,490.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.78x = 21,607.05 × 7,490.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.78x = 161,851,929.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,851,929.44/14,430.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,215.74

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