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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,223.39, 21,332.71 and 4,360.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,223.39, 21,332.71 and 4,360.02 is: 6,539.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,223.39 : 21,332.71 = 4,360.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,223.39/21,332.71 = 4,360.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,223.39x = 21,332.71 × 4,360.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,223.39x = 93,011,042.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,011,042.25/14,223.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,539.30

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