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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,239.74, 21,364.18 and 6,844.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,239.74, 21,364.18 and 6,844.74 is: 10,269.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,239.74 : 21,364.18 = 6,844.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,239.74/21,364.18 = 6,844.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,239.74x = 21,364.18 × 6,844.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,239.74x = 146,232,257.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,232,257.41/14,239.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,269.31

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