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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,262.59, 21,377.42 and 7,674.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,262.59, 21,377.42 and 7,674.94 is: 11,503.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,262.59 : 21,377.42 = 7,674.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,262.59/21,377.42 = 7,674.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,262.59x = 21,377.42 × 7,674.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,262.59x = 164,070,308.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,070,308.97/14,262.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,503.54

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