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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,258.48, 21,396.88 and 7,689.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,258.48, 21,396.88 and 7,689.24 is: 11,538.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,258.48 : 21,396.88 = 7,689.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,258.48/21,396.88 = 7,689.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,258.48x = 21,396.88 × 7,689.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,258.48x = 164,525,745.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,525,745.57/14,258.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,538.80

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