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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,064.84, 21,078.63 and 7,476.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,064.84, 21,078.63 and 7,476.84 is: 11,205.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,064.84 : 21,078.63 = 7,476.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,064.84/21,078.63 = 7,476.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,064.84x = 21,078.63 × 7,476.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,064.84x = 157,601,543.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,601,543.93/14,064.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,205.36

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