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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,246.83, 21,376.49 and 7,581.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,246.83, 21,376.49 and 7,581.75 is: 11,375.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,246.83 : 21,376.49 = 7,581.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,246.83/21,376.49 = 7,581.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,246.83x = 21,376.49 × 7,581.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,246.83x = 162,071,203.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,071,203.06/14,246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,375.95

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