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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,364.30, 21,546.45 and 7,341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,364.30, 21,546.45 and 7,341.60 is: 11,012.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,364.30 : 21,546.45 = 7,341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,364.30/21,546.45 = 7,341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,364.30x = 21,546.45 × 7,341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,364.30x = 158,185,417.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,185,417.32/14,364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,012.40

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