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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,258.97, 21,357.30 and 7,226.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,258.97, 21,357.30 and 7,226.91 is: 10,824.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,258.97 : 21,357.30 = 7,226.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,258.97/21,357.30 = 7,226.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,258.97x = 21,357.30 × 7,226.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,258.97x = 154,347,284.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,347,284.94/14,258.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,824.57

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