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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,209.46, 21,313.43 and 4,348.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,209.46, 21,313.43 and 4,348.74 is: 6,522.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,209.46 : 21,313.43 = 4,348.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,209.46/21,313.43 = 4,348.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,209.46x = 21,313.43 × 4,348.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,209.46x = 92,686,543.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,686,543.83/14,209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,522.88

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