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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,480.57, 21,725.26 and 7,083.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,480.57, 21,725.26 and 7,083.96 is: 10,628.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,480.57 : 21,725.26 = 7,083.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,480.57/21,725.26 = 7,083.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,480.57x = 21,725.26 × 7,083.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,480.57x = 153,900,813.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,900,813.50/14,480.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,628.09

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