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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,246.92, 21,375.24 and 7,673.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,246.92, 21,375.24 and 7,673.77 is: 11,513.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,246.92 : 21,375.24 = 7,673.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,246.92/21,375.24 = 7,673.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,246.92x = 21,375.24 × 7,673.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,246.92x = 164,028,675.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,028,675.45/14,246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,513.27

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