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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,291.61, 21,451.26 and 6,901.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,291.61, 21,451.26 and 6,901.26 is: 10,358.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,291.61 : 21,451.26 = 6,901.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,291.61/21,451.26 = 6,901.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,291.61x = 21,451.26 × 6,901.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,291.61x = 148,040,722.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,040,722.59/14,291.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,358.58

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