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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,350.89, 21,510.15 and 7,311.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,350.89, 21,510.15 and 7,311.15 is: 10,958.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,350.89 : 21,510.15 = 7,311.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,350.89/21,510.15 = 7,311.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,350.89x = 21,510.15 × 7,311.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,350.89x = 157,263,933.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,263,933.17/14,350.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,958.48

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