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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,247.08, 21,355.44 and 7,232.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,247.08, 21,355.44 and 7,232.36 is: 10,840.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,247.08 : 21,355.44 = 7,232.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,247.08/21,355.44 = 7,232.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,247.08x = 21,355.44 × 7,232.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,247.08x = 154,450,230.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,450,230.04/14,247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,840.83

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