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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,299.23, 21,436.55 and 6,908.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,299.23, 21,436.55 and 6,908.84 is: 10,357.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,299.23 : 21,436.55 = 6,908.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,299.23/21,436.55 = 6,908.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,299.23x = 21,436.55 × 6,908.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,299.23x = 148,101,779.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,101,779.25/14,299.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,357.32

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