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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,215.62, 21,324.35 and 4,361.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,215.62, 21,324.35 and 4,361.77 is: 6,542.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,215.62 : 21,324.35 = 4,361.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,215.62/21,324.35 = 4,361.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,215.62x = 21,324.35 × 4,361.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,215.62x = 93,011,910.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,011,910.10/14,215.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,542.94

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