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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,324.98, 21,499.30 and 7,310.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,324.98, 21,499.30 and 7,310.14 is: 10,971.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,324.98 : 21,499.30 = 7,310.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,324.98/21,499.30 = 7,310.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,324.98x = 21,499.30 × 7,310.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,324.98x = 157,162,892.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,162,892.90/14,324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,971.25

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