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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,260.95, 21,394.26 and 7,244.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,260.95, 21,394.26 and 7,244.91 is: 10,868.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,260.95 : 21,394.26 = 7,244.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,260.95/21,394.26 = 7,244.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,260.95x = 21,394.26 × 7,244.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,260.95x = 154,999,488.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,999,488.22/14,260.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,868.81

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