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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,295.69, 21,438.22 and 7,273.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,295.69, 21,438.22 and 7,273.29 is: 10,907.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,295.69 : 21,438.22 = 7,273.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,295.69/21,438.22 = 7,273.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,295.69x = 21,438.22 × 7,273.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,295.69x = 155,926,466.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,926,466.99/14,295.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,907.24

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