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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,346.92, 21,522.60 and 7,323.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,346.92, 21,522.60 and 7,323.13 is: 10,985.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,346.92 : 21,522.60 = 7,323.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,346.92/21,522.60 = 7,323.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,346.92x = 21,522.60 × 7,323.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,346.92x = 157,612,785.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,612,785.02/14,346.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,985.83

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