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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,232.43, 21,363.68 and 7,997.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,232.43, 21,363.68 and 7,997.77 is: 12,005.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,232.43 : 21,363.68 = 7,997.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,232.43/21,363.68 = 7,997.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,232.43x = 21,363.68 × 7,997.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,232.43x = 170,861,798.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,861,798.99/14,232.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,005.10

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