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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.60, 21,398.40 and 7,688.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.60, 21,398.40 and 7,688.40 is: 11,532.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.60 : 21,398.40 = 7,688.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.60/21,398.40 = 7,688.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.60x = 21,398.40 × 7,688.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.60x = 164,519,458.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,519,458.56/14,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,532.60

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