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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,358.98, 21,541.91 and 6,954.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,358.98, 21,541.91 and 6,954.79 is: 10,433.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,358.98 : 21,541.91 = 6,954.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,358.98/21,541.91 = 6,954.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,358.98x = 21,541.91 × 6,954.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,358.98x = 149,819,423.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,819,423.78/14,358.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,433.85

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