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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,016.78, 21,032.28 and 7,775.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,016.78, 21,032.28 and 7,775.64 is: 11,667.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,016.78 : 21,032.28 = 7,775.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,016.78/21,032.28 = 7,775.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,016.78x = 21,032.28 × 7,775.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,016.78x = 163,539,437.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,539,437.66/14,016.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,667.40

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