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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,278.55, 21,421.07 and 7,704.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,278.55, 21,421.07 and 7,704.59 is: 11,558.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,278.55 : 21,421.07 = 7,704.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,278.55/21,421.07 = 7,704.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,278.55x = 21,421.07 × 7,704.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,278.55x = 165,040,561.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,040,561.71/14,278.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,558.64

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