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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,224.56, 21,329.81 and 4,361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,224.56, 21,329.81 and 4,361.46 is: 6,540.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,224.56 : 21,329.81 = 4,361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,224.56/21,329.81 = 4,361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,224.56x = 21,329.81 × 4,361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,224.56x = 93,029,113.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,029,113.12/14,224.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,540.03

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