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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,293.68, 21,443.60 and 7,274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,293.68, 21,443.60 and 7,274.72 is: 10,913.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,293.68 : 21,443.60 = 7,274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,293.68/21,443.60 = 7,274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,293.68x = 21,443.60 × 7,274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,293.68x = 155,996,185.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,996,185.79/14,293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,913.65

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