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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,327.01, 21,498.99 and 7,753.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,327.01, 21,498.99 and 7,753.05 is: 11,634.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,327.01 : 21,498.99 = 7,753.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,327.01/21,498.99 = 7,753.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,327.01x = 21,498.99 × 7,753.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,327.01x = 166,682,744.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,682,744.42/14,327.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,634.16

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