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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,221.84, 21,325.73 and 4,358.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,221.84, 21,325.73 and 4,358.74 is: 6,535.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,221.84 : 21,325.73 = 4,358.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,221.84/21,325.73 = 4,358.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,221.84x = 21,325.73 × 4,358.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,221.84x = 92,953,312.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,953,312.38/14,221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,535.96

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