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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,247.92, 21,376.74 and 7,674.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,247.92, 21,376.74 and 7,674.77 is: 11,514.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,247.92 : 21,376.74 = 7,674.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,247.92/21,376.74 = 7,674.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,247.92x = 21,376.74 × 7,674.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,247.92x = 164,061,562.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,061,562.85/14,247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,514.77

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