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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,359.36, 21,507.89 and 6,948.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,359.36, 21,507.89 and 6,948.28 is: 10,407.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,359.36 : 21,507.89 = 6,948.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,359.36/21,507.89 = 6,948.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,359.36x = 21,507.89 × 6,948.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,359.36x = 149,442,882.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,442,882.93/14,359.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,407.35

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