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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.76, 21,368.93 and 7,234.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.76, 21,368.93 and 7,234.65 is: 10,836.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.76 : 21,368.93 = 7,234.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.76/21,368.93 = 7,234.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.76x = 21,368.93 × 7,234.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.76x = 154,596,693.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,596,693.25/14,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,836.15

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