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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,437.08, 21,638.18 and 7,030.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,437.08, 21,638.18 and 7,030.44 is: 10,537.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,437.08 : 21,638.18 = 7,030.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,437.08/21,638.18 = 7,030.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,437.08x = 21,638.18 × 7,030.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,437.08x = 152,125,926.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,125,926.20/14,437.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,537.17

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