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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,392.53, 21,594.77 and 6,892.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,392.53, 21,594.77 and 6,892.31 is: 10,341.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,392.53 : 21,594.77 = 6,892.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,392.53/21,594.77 = 6,892.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,392.53x = 21,594.77 × 6,892.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,392.53x = 148,837,849.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,837,849.22/14,392.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,341.33

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