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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,220.05, 21,330.07 and 7,637.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,220.05, 21,330.07 and 7,637.18 is: 11,455.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,220.05 : 21,330.07 = 7,637.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,220.05/21,330.07 = 7,637.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,220.05x = 21,330.07 × 7,637.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,220.05x = 162,901,584.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,901,584.00/14,220.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,455.77

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