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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,264.84, 21,405.36 and 7,690.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,264.84, 21,405.36 and 7,690.88 is: 11,540.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264.84 : 21,405.36 = 7,690.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264.84/21,405.36 = 7,690.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264.84x = 21,405.36 × 7,690.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264.84x = 164,626,055.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,626,055.12/14,264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,540.69

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