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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,340.93, 21,516.91 and 6,944.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,340.93, 21,516.91 and 6,944.82 is: 10,419.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,340.93 : 21,516.91 = 6,944.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,340.93/21,516.91 = 6,944.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,340.93x = 21,516.91 × 6,944.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,340.93x = 149,431,066.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,431,066.91/14,340.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,419.90

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