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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,270.01, 21,405.02 and 7,737.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,270.01, 21,405.02 and 7,737.56 is: 11,606.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,270.01 : 21,405.02 = 7,737.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,270.01/21,405.02 = 7,737.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,270.01x = 21,405.02 × 7,737.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,270.01x = 165,622,641.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,622,641.38/14,270.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,606.34

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