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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,392.77, 21,549.29 and 7,357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,392.77, 21,549.29 and 7,357.64 is: 11,016.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,392.77 : 21,549.29 = 7,357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,392.77/21,549.29 = 7,357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,392.77x = 21,549.29 × 7,357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,392.77x = 158,551,773.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,551,773.54/14,392.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,016.07

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