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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,043.26, 21,057.96 and 7,467.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,043.26, 21,057.96 and 7,467.68 is: 11,197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,043.26 : 21,057.96 = 7,467.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,043.26/21,057.96 = 7,467.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,043.26x = 21,057.96 × 7,467.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,043.26x = 157,254,106.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,254,106.73/14,043.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,197.83

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