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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,061.65, 21,091.91 and 7,817.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,061.65, 21,091.91 and 7,817.72 is: 11,726.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,061.65 : 21,091.91 = 7,817.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,061.65/21,091.91 = 7,817.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,061.65x = 21,091.91 × 7,817.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,061.65x = 164,890,502.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,890,502.10/14,061.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,726.26

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