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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,377.62, 21,526.38 and 7,342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,377.62, 21,526.38 and 7,342.40 is: 10,993.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,377.62 : 21,526.38 = 7,342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,377.62/21,526.38 = 7,342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,377.62x = 21,526.38 × 7,342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,377.62x = 158,055,292.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,055,292.51/14,377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,993.15

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