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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,415.72, 21,615.89 and 7,392.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,415.72, 21,615.89 and 7,392.89 is: 11,085.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,415.72 : 21,615.89 = 7,392.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,415.72/21,615.89 = 7,392.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,415.72x = 21,615.89 × 7,392.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,415.72x = 159,803,897.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,803,897.02/14,415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,085.39

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