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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,223.98, 21,335.17 and 4,363.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,223.98, 21,335.17 and 4,363.23 is: 6,544.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,223.98 : 21,335.17 = 4,363.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,223.98/21,335.17 = 4,363.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,223.98x = 21,335.17 × 4,363.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,223.98x = 93,090,253.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,090,253.80/14,223.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,544.60

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