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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,037.24, 21,039.48 and 7,794.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,037.24, 21,039.48 and 7,794.28 is: 11,682.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,037.24 : 21,039.48 = 7,794.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,037.24/21,039.48 = 7,794.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,037.24x = 21,039.48 × 7,794.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,037.24x = 163,987,598.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,987,598.17/14,037.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,682.32

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