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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,209.76, 21,320.78 and 7,628.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,209.76, 21,320.78 and 7,628.25 is: 11,445.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,209.76 : 21,320.78 = 7,628.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,209.76/21,320.78 = 7,628.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,209.76x = 21,320.78 × 7,628.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,209.76x = 162,640,201.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,640,201.89/14,209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,445.67

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