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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.04, 21,412.82 and 7,699.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.04, 21,412.82 and 7,699.08 is: 11,550.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.04 : 21,412.82 = 7,699.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.04/21,412.82 = 7,699.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.04x = 21,412.82 × 7,699.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.04x = 164,859,014.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,859,014.21/14,273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,550.38

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