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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,326.72, 21,496.24 and 7,406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,326.72, 21,496.24 and 7,406.08 is: 11,112.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,326.72 : 21,496.24 = 7,406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,326.72/21,496.24 = 7,406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,326.72x = 21,496.24 × 7,406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,326.72x = 159,202,873.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,202,873.14/14,326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,112.30

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