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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,221.31, 21,324.94 and 4,358.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,221.31, 21,324.94 and 4,358.21 is: 6,535.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,221.31 : 21,324.94 = 4,358.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,221.31/21,324.94 = 4,358.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,221.31x = 21,324.94 × 4,358.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,221.31x = 92,938,449.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,938,449.24/14,221.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,535.16

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