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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,507, 21,757.45 and 7,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,507, 21,757.45 and 7,104 is: 10,654.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,507 : 21,757.45 = 7,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,507/21,757.45 = 7,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,507x = 21,757.45 × 7,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,507x = 154,564,924.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,564,924.80/14,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,654.51

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