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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,498.08, 21,750.40 and 7,834.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,498.08, 21,750.40 and 7,834.44 is: 11,753.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,498.08 : 21,750.40 = 7,834.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,498.08/21,750.40 = 7,834.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,498.08x = 21,750.40 × 7,834.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,498.08x = 170,402,203.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,402,203.78/14,498.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,753.43

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