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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,347.17, 21,501.32 and 6,936.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,347.17, 21,501.32 and 6,936.89 is: 10,395.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,347.17 : 21,501.32 = 6,936.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,347.17/21,501.32 = 6,936.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,347.17x = 21,501.32 × 6,936.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,347.17x = 149,152,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,152,149.50/14,347.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,395.93

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