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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,365.38, 21,554.55 and 7,341.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,365.38, 21,554.55 and 7,341.06 is: 11,014.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,365.38 : 21,554.55 = 7,341.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,365.38/21,554.55 = 7,341.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,365.38x = 21,554.55 × 7,341.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,365.38x = 158,233,244.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,233,244.82/14,365.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,014.90

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