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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,221.54, 21,336.41 and 4,362.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,221.54, 21,336.41 and 4,362.27 is: 6,544.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,221.54 : 21,336.41 = 4,362.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,221.54/21,336.41 = 4,362.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,221.54x = 21,336.41 × 4,362.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,221.54x = 93,075,181.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,075,181.25/14,221.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,544.66

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