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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,204.29, 21,306.45 and 7,672.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,204.29, 21,306.45 and 7,672.01 is: 11,508.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,204.29 : 21,306.45 = 7,672.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,204.29/21,306.45 = 7,672.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,204.29x = 21,306.45 × 7,672.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,204.29x = 163,463,297.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,463,297.46/14,204.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,508.02

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