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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,293.72, 21,446.70 and 7,373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,293.72, 21,446.70 and 7,373.08 is: 11,062.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,293.72 : 21,446.70 = 7,373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,293.72/21,446.70 = 7,373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,293.72x = 21,446.70 × 7,373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,293.72x = 158,128,234.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,128,234.84/14,293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,062.78

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