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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,262.32, 21,399.96 and 7,681.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,262.32, 21,399.96 and 7,681.52 is: 11,525.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,262.32 : 21,399.96 = 7,681.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,262.32/21,399.96 = 7,681.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,262.32x = 21,399.96 × 7,681.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,262.32x = 164,384,220.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,384,220.74/14,262.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,525.77

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