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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,208.54, 21,318.96 and 7,627.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,208.54, 21,318.96 and 7,627.02 is: 11,443.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,208.54 : 21,318.96 = 7,627.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,208.54/21,318.96 = 7,627.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,208.54x = 21,318.96 × 7,627.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,208.54x = 162,600,134.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,600,134.30/14,208.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,443.83

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