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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,232.94, 21,362.43 and 7,217.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,232.94, 21,362.43 and 7,217.79 is: 10,833.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,232.94 : 21,362.43 = 7,217.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,232.94/21,362.43 = 7,217.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,232.94x = 21,362.43 × 7,217.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,232.94x = 154,189,539.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,189,539.85/14,232.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,833.29

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