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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,327.43, 21,493.40 and 6,932.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,327.43, 21,493.40 and 6,932.45 is: 10,399.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,327.43 : 21,493.40 = 6,932.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,327.43/21,493.40 = 6,932.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,327.43x = 21,493.40 × 6,932.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,327.43x = 149,001,778.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,001,778.70/14,327.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,399.76

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