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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,224.52, 21,340.38 and 4,364.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,224.52, 21,340.38 and 4,364.30 is: 6,547.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,224.52 : 21,340.38 = 4,364.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,224.52/21,340.38 = 4,364.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,224.52x = 21,340.38 × 4,364.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,224.52x = 93,135,820.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,135,820.43/14,224.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,547.55

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