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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.36, 21,407.19 and 7,696.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.36, 21,407.19 and 7,696.11 is: 11,549.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.36 : 21,407.19 = 7,696.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.36/21,407.19 = 7,696.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.36x = 21,407.19 × 7,696.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.36x = 164,752,089.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,752,089.03/14,265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,549.10

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