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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,445.60, 21,652.80 and 7,033.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,445.60, 21,652.80 and 7,033.68 is: 10,542.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,445.60 : 21,652.80 = 7,033.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,445.60/21,652.80 = 7,033.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,445.60x = 21,652.80 × 7,033.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,445.60x = 152,298,866.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,298,866.30/14,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,542.92

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