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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,433.68, 21,651.32 and 7,044.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,433.68, 21,651.32 and 7,044.44 is: 10,567.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,433.68 : 21,651.32 = 7,044.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,433.68/21,651.32 = 7,044.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,433.68x = 21,651.32 × 7,044.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,433.68x = 152,521,424.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,521,424.66/14,433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,567.05

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