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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,292.80, 21,393.12 and 7,357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,292.80, 21,393.12 and 7,357.76 is: 11,012.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,292.80 : 21,393.12 = 7,357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,292.80/21,393.12 = 7,357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,292.80x = 21,393.12 × 7,357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,292.80x = 157,405,442.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,405,442.61/14,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,012.92

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