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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.94, 21,485.10 and 7,296.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.94, 21,485.10 and 7,296.34 is: 10,939.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.94 : 21,485.10 = 7,296.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.94/21,485.10 = 7,296.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.94x = 21,485.10 × 7,296.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.94x = 156,762,594.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,762,594.53/14,329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,939.52

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