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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,348.97, 21,523.23 and 6,954.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,348.97, 21,523.23 and 6,954.06 is: 10,430.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,348.97 : 21,523.23 = 6,954.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,348.97/21,523.23 = 6,954.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,348.97x = 21,523.23 × 6,954.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,348.97x = 149,673,832.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,673,832.81/14,348.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,430.98

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