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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,204.36, 21,313.20 and 7,283.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,204.36, 21,313.20 and 7,283.72 is: 10,929.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,204.36 : 21,313.20 = 7,283.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,204.36/21,313.20 = 7,283.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,204.36x = 21,313.20 × 7,283.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,204.36x = 155,239,381.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,239,381.10/14,204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,929.00

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