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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,248.08, 21,356.94 and 7,233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,248.08, 21,356.94 and 7,233.36 is: 10,842.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,248.08 : 21,356.94 = 7,233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,248.08/21,356.94 = 7,233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,248.08x = 21,356.94 × 7,233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,248.08x = 154,482,435.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,482,435.52/14,248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,842.33

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