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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.95, 21,382.46 and 7,233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.95, 21,382.46 and 7,233.90 is: 10,852.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.95 : 21,382.46 = 7,233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.95/21,382.46 = 7,233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.95x = 21,382.46 × 7,233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.95x = 154,678,577.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,678,577.39/14,252.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,852.39

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