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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,997.86, 21,006.15 and 7,764.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,997.86, 21,006.15 and 7,764.10 is: 11,651.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,997.86 : 21,006.15 = 7,764.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,997.86/21,006.15 = 7,764.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,997.86x = 21,006.15 × 7,764.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,997.86x = 163,093,849.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,093,849.22/13,997.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,651.34

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