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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.30, 21,413.19 and 7,699.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.30, 21,413.19 and 7,699.34 is: 11,550.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.30 : 21,413.19 = 7,699.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.30/21,413.19 = 7,699.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.30x = 21,413.19 × 7,699.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.30x = 164,867,430.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,867,430.29/14,273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,550.76

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