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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,233.94, 21,363.93 and 7,218.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,233.94, 21,363.93 and 7,218.79 is: 10,834.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,233.94 : 21,363.93 = 7,218.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,233.94/21,363.93 = 7,218.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,233.94x = 21,363.93 × 7,218.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,233.94x = 154,221,724.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,221,724.24/14,233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,834.79

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