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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,625.16, 21,903.48 and 7,205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,625.16, 21,903.48 and 7,205.76 is: 10,791.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,625.16 : 21,903.48 = 7,205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,625.16/21,903.48 = 7,205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,625.16x = 21,903.48 × 7,205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,625.16x = 157,831,220.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,831,220.04/14,625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,791.76

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