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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,327.62, 21,499.94 and 7,753.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,327.62, 21,499.94 and 7,753.66 is: 11,635.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,327.62 : 21,499.94 = 7,753.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,327.62/21,499.94 = 7,753.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,327.62x = 21,499.94 × 7,753.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,327.62x = 166,703,224.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,703,224.78/14,327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,635.10

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