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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,226.66, 21,331.35 and 7,297.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,226.66, 21,331.35 and 7,297.38 is: 10,941.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,226.66 : 21,331.35 = 7,297.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,226.66/21,331.35 = 7,297.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,226.66x = 21,331.35 × 7,297.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,226.66x = 155,662,966.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,662,966.86/14,226.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,941.64

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