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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,335.59, 21,474.63 and 7,315.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,335.59, 21,474.63 and 7,315.32 is: 10,958.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,335.59 : 21,474.63 = 7,315.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,335.59/21,474.63 = 7,315.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,335.59x = 21,474.63 × 7,315.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,335.59x = 157,093,790.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,093,790.33/14,335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,958.31

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