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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,297.33, 21,416.82 and 7,357.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,297.33, 21,416.82 and 7,357.25 is: 11,020.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,297.33 : 21,416.82 = 7,357.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,297.33/21,416.82 = 7,357.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,297.33x = 21,416.82 × 7,357.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,297.33x = 157,568,898.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,568,898.95/14,297.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,020.86

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