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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,010.24, 21,023.27 and 7,769.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,010.24, 21,023.27 and 7,769.47 is: 11,658.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,010.24 : 21,023.27 = 7,769.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,010.24/21,023.27 = 7,769.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,010.24x = 21,023.27 × 7,769.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,010.24x = 163,339,665.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,339,665.57/14,010.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,658.59

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