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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,204.88, 21,317.04 and 7,284.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,204.88, 21,317.04 and 7,284.24 is: 10,931.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,204.88 : 21,317.04 = 7,284.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,204.88/21,317.04 = 7,284.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,204.88x = 21,317.04 × 7,284.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,204.88x = 155,278,435.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,278,435.45/14,204.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,931.34

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