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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,447.52, 21,665.34 and 7,049.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,447.52, 21,665.34 and 7,049.88 is: 10,571.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,447.52 : 21,665.34 = 7,049.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,447.52/21,665.34 = 7,049.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,447.52x = 21,665.34 × 7,049.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,447.52x = 152,738,047.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,738,047.16/14,447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,571.92

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