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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,344.97, 21,523.83 and 7,321.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,344.97, 21,523.83 and 7,321.27 is: 10,985.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,344.97 : 21,523.83 = 7,321.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,344.97/21,523.83 = 7,321.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,344.97x = 21,523.83 × 7,321.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,344.97x = 157,581,734.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,581,734.26/14,344.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,985.16

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