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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,293.14, 21,459.35 and 7,277.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,293.14, 21,459.35 and 7,277.87 is: 10,926.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,293.14 : 21,459.35 = 7,277.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,293.14/21,459.35 = 7,277.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,293.14x = 21,459.35 × 7,277.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,293.14x = 156,178,320.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,178,320.43/14,293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,926.80

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