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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,154.66, 21,253.92 and 7,593.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,154.66, 21,253.92 and 7,593.66 is: 11,402.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,154.66 : 21,253.92 = 7,593.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,154.66/21,253.92 = 7,593.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,154.66x = 21,253.92 × 7,593.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,154.66x = 161,395,042.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,395,042.15/14,154.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,402.25

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