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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,207.58, 21,313.20 and 7,624.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,207.58, 21,313.20 and 7,624.74 is: 11,438.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,207.58 : 21,313.20 = 7,624.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,207.58/21,313.20 = 7,624.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,207.58x = 21,313.20 × 7,624.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,207.58x = 162,507,608.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,507,608.57/14,207.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,438.09

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