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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,222.98, 21,333.67 and 4,362.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,222.98, 21,333.67 and 4,362.23 is: 6,543.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,222.98 : 21,333.67 = 4,362.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,222.98/21,333.67 = 4,362.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,222.98x = 21,333.67 × 4,362.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,222.98x = 93,062,375.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,062,375.28/14,222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.10

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