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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,390.92, 21,546.24 and 7,355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,390.92, 21,546.24 and 7,355.80 is: 11,013.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,390.92 : 21,546.24 = 7,355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,390.92/21,546.24 = 7,355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,390.92x = 21,546.24 × 7,355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,390.92x = 158,489,832.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,489,832.19/14,390.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,013.18

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