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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,408.08, 21,612.12 and 7,468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,408.08, 21,612.12 and 7,468 is: 11,202

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,408.08 : 21,612.12 = 7,468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,408.08/21,612.12 = 7,468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,408.08x = 21,612.12 × 7,468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,408.08x = 161,399,312.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,399,312.16/14,408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,202

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