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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,349.17, 21,525.98 and 7,325.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,349.17, 21,525.98 and 7,325.37 is: 10,989.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,349.17 : 21,525.98 = 7,325.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,349.17/21,525.98 = 7,325.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,349.17x = 21,525.98 × 7,325.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,349.17x = 157,685,731.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,685,731.49/14,349.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,989.19

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