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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,223.63, 21,348.55 and 7,208.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,223.63, 21,348.55 and 7,208.55 is: 10,819.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,223.63 : 21,348.55 = 7,208.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,223.63/21,348.55 = 7,208.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,223.63x = 21,348.55 × 7,208.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,223.63x = 153,892,072.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,892,072.08/14,223.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,819.46

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