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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,296.83, 21,416.07 and 7,356.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,296.83, 21,416.07 and 7,356.75 is: 11,020.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,296.83 : 21,416.07 = 7,356.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,296.83/21,416.07 = 7,356.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,296.83x = 21,416.07 × 7,356.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,296.83x = 157,552,672.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,552,672.97/14,296.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,020.11

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