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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,152, 21,228 and 4,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,152, 21,228 and 4,424 is: 6,636

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,152 : 21,228 = 4,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,152/21,228 = 4,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,152x = 21,228 × 4,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,152x = 93,912,672
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,912,672/14,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,636

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