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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,447.58, 21,657.27 and 7,051.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,447.58, 21,657.27 and 7,051.74 is: 10,570.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,447.58 : 21,657.27 = 7,051.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,447.58/21,657.27 = 7,051.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,447.58x = 21,657.27 × 7,051.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,447.58x = 152,721,437.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,721,437.15/14,447.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,570.73

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