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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,421.55, 21,632.23 and 7,761.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,421.55, 21,632.23 and 7,761.18 is: 11,641.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,421.55 : 21,632.23 = 7,761.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,421.55/21,632.23 = 7,761.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,421.55x = 21,632.23 × 7,761.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,421.55x = 167,891,721.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,891,721.65/14,421.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,641.72

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