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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,448.75, 21,633.99 and 7,508.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,448.75, 21,633.99 and 7,508.67 is: 11,242.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,448.75 : 21,633.99 = 7,508.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,448.75/21,633.99 = 7,508.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,448.75x = 21,633.99 × 7,508.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,448.75x = 162,442,491.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,442,491.69/14,448.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,242.67

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