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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,194.62, 21,291.48 and 4,333.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,194.62, 21,291.48 and 4,333.50 is: 6,500.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,194.62 : 21,291.48 = 4,333.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,194.62/21,291.48 = 4,333.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,194.62x = 21,291.48 × 4,333.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,194.62x = 92,266,628.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,266,628.58/14,194.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,500.11

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