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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,292.61, 21,452.76 and 6,902.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,292.61, 21,452.76 and 6,902.26 is: 10,360.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,292.61 : 21,452.76 = 6,902.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,292.61/21,452.76 = 6,902.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,292.61x = 21,452.76 × 6,902.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,292.61x = 148,072,527.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,072,527.24/14,292.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,360.08

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