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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,336.08, 21,492.96 and 6,835.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,336.08, 21,492.96 and 6,835.78 is: 10,248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,336.08 : 21,492.96 = 6,835.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,336.08/21,492.96 = 6,835.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,336.08x = 21,492.96 × 6,835.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,336.08x = 146,921,146.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,921,146.11/14,336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,248.35

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