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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,209.41, 21,314.51 and 4,348.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,209.41, 21,314.51 and 4,348.47 is: 6,522.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,209.41 : 21,314.51 = 4,348.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,209.41/21,314.51 = 4,348.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,209.41x = 21,314.51 × 4,348.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,209.41x = 92,685,507.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,685,507.30/14,209.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,522.83

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