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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,220.86, 21,331.26 and 4,358.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,220.86, 21,331.26 and 4,358.84 is: 6,538.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,220.86 : 21,331.26 = 4,358.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,220.86/21,331.26 = 4,358.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,220.86x = 21,331.26 × 4,358.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,220.86x = 92,979,442.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,979,442.68/14,220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,538.25

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