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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,319.08, 21,449.22 and 6,901.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,319.08, 21,449.22 and 6,901.64 is: 10,338.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,319.08 : 21,449.22 = 6,901.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,319.08/21,449.22 = 6,901.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,319.08x = 21,449.22 × 6,901.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,319.08x = 148,034,794.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,034,794.72/14,319.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,338.29

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