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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.58, 21,374.52 and 7,319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.58, 21,374.52 and 7,319.08 is: 10,982.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.58 : 21,374.52 = 7,319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.58/21,374.52 = 7,319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.58x = 21,374.52 × 7,319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.58x = 156,441,821.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,441,821.84/14,244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,982.55

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