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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,204.43, 21,296.93 and 7,623.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,204.43, 21,296.93 and 7,623.99 is: 11,430.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,204.43 : 21,296.93 = 7,623.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,204.43/21,296.93 = 7,623.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,204.43x = 21,296.93 × 7,623.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,204.43x = 162,367,543.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,367,543.23/14,204.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,430.77

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