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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,257.48, 21,395.38 and 7,688.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,257.48, 21,395.38 and 7,688.24 is: 11,537.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,257.48 : 21,395.38 = 7,688.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,257.48/21,395.38 = 7,688.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,257.48x = 21,395.38 × 7,688.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,257.48x = 164,492,816.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,492,816.33/14,257.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,537.30

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