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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.12, 21,389.28 and 7,680.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.12, 21,389.28 and 7,680.16 is: 11,524.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.12 : 21,389.28 = 7,680.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.12/21,389.28 = 7,680.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.12x = 21,389.28 × 7,680.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.12x = 164,273,092.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,273,092.68/14,254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,524.60

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