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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,262.95, 21,397.26 and 7,246.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,262.95, 21,397.26 and 7,246.91 is: 10,871.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,262.95 : 21,397.26 = 7,246.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,262.95/21,397.26 = 7,246.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,262.95x = 21,397.26 × 7,246.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,262.95x = 155,064,017.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,064,017.47/14,262.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,871.81

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