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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,205.33, 21,307.98 and 4,344.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,205.33, 21,307.98 and 4,344.61 is: 6,516.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,205.33 : 21,307.98 = 4,344.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,205.33/21,307.98 = 4,344.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,205.33x = 21,307.98 × 4,344.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,205.33x = 92,574,756.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,574,756.45/14,205.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,516.91

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