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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.84, 21,348.63 and 7,656.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.84, 21,348.63 and 7,656.84 is: 11,475.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.84 : 21,348.63 = 7,656.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.84/21,348.63 = 7,656.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.84x = 21,348.63 × 7,656.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.84x = 163,463,044.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,463,044.13/14,244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,475.25

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