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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,209.70, 21,312.86 and 4,355.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,209.70, 21,312.86 and 4,355.78 is: 6,533.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,209.70 : 21,312.86 = 4,355.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,209.70/21,312.86 = 4,355.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,209.70x = 21,312.86 × 4,355.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,209.70x = 92,834,000.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,834,000.99/14,209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,533.15

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