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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,475.69, 21,717.64 and 7,460.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,475.69, 21,717.64 and 7,460.84 is: 11,193.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,475.69 : 21,717.64 = 7,460.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,475.69/21,717.64 = 7,460.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,475.69x = 21,717.64 × 7,460.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,475.69x = 162,031,900.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,031,900.84/14,475.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,193.38

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