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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,157.66, 21,258.42 and 7,596.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,157.66, 21,258.42 and 7,596.66 is: 11,406.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,157.66 : 21,258.42 = 7,596.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,157.66/21,258.42 = 7,596.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,157.66x = 21,258.42 × 7,596.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,157.66x = 161,492,988.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,492,988.88/14,157.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,406.76

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