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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,234.94, 21,343.74 and 7,305.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,234.94, 21,343.74 and 7,305.66 is: 10,954.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,234.94 : 21,343.74 = 7,305.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,234.94/21,343.74 = 7,305.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,234.94x = 21,343.74 × 7,305.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,234.94x = 155,930,107.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,930,107.57/14,234.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,954.04

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