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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,304.63, 21,463.42 and 6,907.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,304.63, 21,463.42 and 6,907.71 is: 10,364.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,304.63 : 21,463.42 = 6,907.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,304.63/21,463.42 = 6,907.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,304.63x = 21,463.42 × 6,907.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,304.63x = 148,263,080.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,263,080.97/14,304.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,364.69

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