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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,348.43, 21,524.29 and 6,947.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,348.43, 21,524.29 and 6,947.53 is: 10,422.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,348.43 : 21,524.29 = 6,947.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,348.43/21,524.29 = 6,947.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,348.43x = 21,524.29 × 6,947.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,348.43x = 149,540,650.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,540,650.50/14,348.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,422.09

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