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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,267.13, 21,369.49 and 7,235.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,267.13, 21,369.49 and 7,235.03 is: 10,836.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,267.13 : 21,369.49 = 7,235.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,267.13/21,369.49 = 7,235.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,267.13x = 21,369.49 × 7,235.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,267.13x = 154,608,776.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,608,776.30/14,267.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,836.71

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