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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,207.88, 21,312.66 and 4,347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,207.88, 21,312.66 and 4,347.84 is: 6,522.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,207.88 : 21,312.66 = 4,347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,207.88/21,312.66 = 4,347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,207.88x = 21,312.66 × 4,347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,207.88x = 92,664,035.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,664,035.65/14,207.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,522.02

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