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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,301, 21,457.98 and 6,904.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,301, 21,457.98 and 6,904.08 is: 10,359.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,301 : 21,457.98 = 6,904.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,301/21,457.98 = 6,904.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,301x = 21,457.98 × 6,904.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,301x = 148,147,610.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,147,610.56/14,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,359.25

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