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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,294.27, 21,454.58 and 7,279.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,294.27, 21,454.58 and 7,279.34 is: 10,925.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,294.27 : 21,454.58 = 7,279.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,294.27/21,454.58 = 7,279.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,294.27x = 21,454.58 × 7,279.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,294.27x = 156,175,093.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,175,093.30/14,294.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,925.72

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