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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,336.84, 21,481.02 and 6,944.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,336.84, 21,481.02 and 6,944.84 is: 10,405.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,336.84 : 21,481.02 = 6,944.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,336.84/21,481.02 = 6,944.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,336.84x = 21,481.02 × 6,944.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,336.84x = 149,182,246.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,182,246.94/14,336.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,405.52

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