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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,444.08, 21,652.02 and 7,048.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,444.08, 21,652.02 and 7,048.24 is: 10,565.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,444.08 : 21,652.02 = 7,048.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,444.08/21,652.02 = 7,048.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,444.08x = 21,652.02 × 7,048.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,444.08x = 152,608,633.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,608,633.44/14,444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,565.48

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