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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,393.94, 21,592.89 and 6,997.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,393.94, 21,592.89 and 6,997.43 is: 10,497.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,393.94 : 21,592.89 = 6,997.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,393.94/21,592.89 = 6,997.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,393.94x = 21,592.89 × 6,997.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,393.94x = 151,094,628.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,094,628.31/14,393.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,497.10

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