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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,481.96, 21,688.86 and 7,063.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,481.96, 21,688.86 and 7,063.14 is: 10,578.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,481.96 : 21,688.86 = 7,063.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,481.96/21,688.86 = 7,063.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,481.96x = 21,688.86 × 7,063.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,481.96x = 153,191,454.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,191,454.62/14,481.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,578.09

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