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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,235.93, 21,366.93 and 7,220.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,235.93, 21,366.93 and 7,220.79 is: 10,837.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,235.93 : 21,366.93 = 7,220.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,235.93/21,366.93 = 7,220.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,235.93x = 21,366.93 × 7,220.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,235.93x = 154,286,114.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,286,114.47/14,235.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,837.80

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