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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,224.84, 21,335.38 and 4,229.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,224.84, 21,335.38 and 4,229.38 is: 6,343.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,224.84 : 21,335.38 = 4,229.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,224.84/21,335.38 = 4,229.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,224.84x = 21,335.38 × 4,229.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,224.84x = 90,235,429.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,235,429.46/14,224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,343.51

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