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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,223.13, 21,336.72 and 7,557.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,223.13, 21,336.72 and 7,557.89 is: 11,337.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,223.13 : 21,336.72 = 7,557.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,223.13/21,336.72 = 7,557.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,223.13x = 21,336.72 × 7,557.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,223.13x = 161,260,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,260,582.72/14,223.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,337.91

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