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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,436.08, 21,636.68 and 7,029.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,436.08, 21,636.68 and 7,029.44 is: 10,535.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,436.08 : 21,636.68 = 7,029.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,436.08/21,636.68 = 7,029.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,436.08x = 21,636.68 × 7,029.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,436.08x = 152,093,743.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,093,743.86/14,436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,535.67

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