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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.80, 21,408.84 and 7,346.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.80, 21,408.84 and 7,346.16 is: 11,023.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.80 : 21,408.84 = 7,346.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.80/21,408.84 = 7,346.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.80x = 21,408.84 × 7,346.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.80x = 157,272,764.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,272,764.05/14,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,023.69

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