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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,375.69, 21,524.55 and 7,435.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,375.69, 21,524.55 and 7,435.61 is: 11,133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,375.69 : 21,524.55 = 7,435.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,375.69/21,524.55 = 7,435.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,375.69x = 21,524.55 × 7,435.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,375.69x = 160,048,159.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,048,159.23/14,375.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,133.25

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