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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,448.44, 21,660.50 and 7,049.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,448.44, 21,660.50 and 7,049.08 is: 10,567.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,448.44 : 21,660.50 = 7,049.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,448.44/21,660.50 = 7,049.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,448.44x = 21,660.50 × 7,049.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,448.44x = 152,686,597.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,686,597.34/14,448.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,567.69

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