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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,209.64, 21,320.60 and 7,628.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,209.64, 21,320.60 and 7,628.14 is: 11,445.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,209.64 : 21,320.60 = 7,628.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,209.64/21,320.60 = 7,628.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,209.64x = 21,320.60 × 7,628.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,209.64x = 162,636,521.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,636,521.68/14,209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,445.51

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