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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,235.93, 21,362.81 and 6,848.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,235.93, 21,362.81 and 6,848.01 is: 10,276.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,235.93 : 21,362.81 = 6,848.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,235.93/21,362.81 = 6,848.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,235.93x = 21,362.81 × 6,848.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,235.93x = 146,292,702.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,292,702.27/14,235.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,276.30

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