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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,388.60, 21,595.72 and 7,373.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,388.60, 21,595.72 and 7,373.39 is: 11,066.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,388.60 : 21,595.72 = 7,373.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,388.60/21,595.72 = 7,373.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,388.60x = 21,595.72 × 7,373.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,388.60x = 159,233,665.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,233,665.89/14,388.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,066.65

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