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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,256.48, 21,368.31 and 7,668.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,256.48, 21,368.31 and 7,668.84 is: 11,494.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,256.48 : 21,368.31 = 7,668.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,256.48/21,368.31 = 7,668.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,256.48x = 21,368.31 × 7,668.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,256.48x = 163,870,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,870,150.46/14,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,494.43

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