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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,502.92, 21,718.73 and 7,083.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,502.92, 21,718.73 and 7,083.45 is: 10,607.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,502.92 : 21,718.73 = 7,083.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,502.92/21,718.73 = 7,083.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,502.92x = 21,718.73 × 7,083.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,502.92x = 153,843,555.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,843,555.73/14,502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,607.77

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