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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,436.43, 21,649.14 and 6,937.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,436.43, 21,649.14 and 6,937.92 is: 10,404.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,436.43 : 21,649.14 = 6,937.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,436.43/21,649.14 = 6,937.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,436.43x = 21,649.14 × 6,937.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,436.43x = 150,200,001.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,200,001.39/14,436.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,404.24

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