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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,315.58, 21,438.72 and 7,277.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,315.58, 21,438.72 and 7,277.09 is: 10,898.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,315.58 : 21,438.72 = 7,277.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,315.58/21,438.72 = 7,277.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,315.58x = 21,438.72 × 7,277.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,315.58x = 156,011,387.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,011,387.73/14,315.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,898.01

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