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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,206.19, 21,315.44 and 7,624.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,206.19, 21,315.44 and 7,624.69 is: 11,440.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,206.19 : 21,315.44 = 7,624.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,206.19/21,315.44 = 7,624.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,206.19x = 21,315.44 × 7,624.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,206.19x = 162,523,622.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,523,622.21/14,206.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,440.34

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