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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,307.84, 21,466.44 and 7,284.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,307.84, 21,466.44 and 7,284.78 is: 10,929.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,307.84 : 21,466.44 = 7,284.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,307.84/21,466.44 = 7,284.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,307.84x = 21,466.44 × 7,284.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,307.84x = 156,378,292.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,378,292.78/14,307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,929.55

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