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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,253.78, 21,392.19 and 7,330.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,253.78, 21,392.19 and 7,330.26 is: 11,001.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,253.78 : 21,392.19 = 7,330.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,253.78/21,392.19 = 7,330.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,253.78x = 21,392.19 × 7,330.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,253.78x = 156,810,314.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,810,314.67/14,253.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,001.31

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