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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,383.61, 21,577.55 and 7,367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,383.61, 21,577.55 and 7,367.60 is: 11,052.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,383.61 : 21,577.55 = 7,367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,383.61/21,577.55 = 7,367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,383.61x = 21,577.55 × 7,367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,383.61x = 158,974,612.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,974,612.65/14,383.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,052.48

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