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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,231.36, 21,318.40 and 7,094.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,231.36, 21,318.40 and 7,094.08 is: 10,626.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,231.36 : 21,318.40 = 7,094.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,231.36/21,318.40 = 7,094.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,231.36x = 21,318.40 × 7,094.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,231.36x = 151,234,435.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,234,435.07/14,231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,626.84

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