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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,223.16, 21,333.96 and 4,362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,223.16, 21,333.96 and 4,362.44 is: 6,543.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,223.16 : 21,333.96 = 4,362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,223.16/21,333.96 = 4,362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,223.16x = 21,333.96 × 4,362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,223.16x = 93,068,120.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,068,120.46/14,223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.42

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