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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,349.54, 21,526.36 and 6,947.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,349.54, 21,526.36 and 6,947.92 is: 10,422.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,349.54 : 21,526.36 = 6,947.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,349.54/21,526.36 = 6,947.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,349.54x = 21,526.36 × 6,947.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,349.54x = 149,563,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,563,427.17/14,349.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,422.87

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