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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,279.16, 21,438.39 and 7,263.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,279.16, 21,438.39 and 7,263.92 is: 10,905.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,279.16 : 21,438.39 = 7,263.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,279.16/21,438.39 = 7,263.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,279.16x = 21,438.39 × 7,263.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,279.16x = 155,726,768.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,726,768.05/14,279.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,905.88

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