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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,304.98, 21,462.13 and 6,910.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,304.98, 21,462.13 and 6,910.29 is: 10,367.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,304.98 : 21,462.13 = 6,910.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,304.98/21,462.13 = 6,910.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,304.98x = 21,462.13 × 6,910.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,304.98x = 148,309,525.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,309,525.04/14,304.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,367.68

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