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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,222.72, 21,338.18 and 4,363.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,222.72, 21,338.18 and 4,363.45 is: 6,546.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,222.72 : 21,338.18 = 4,363.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,222.72/21,338.18 = 4,363.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,222.72x = 21,338.18 × 4,363.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,222.72x = 93,108,081.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,108,081.52/14,222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,546.43

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