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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,225.22, 21,327.71 and 4,359.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,225.22, 21,327.71 and 4,359.22 is: 6,535.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,225.22 : 21,327.71 = 4,359.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,225.22/21,327.71 = 4,359.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,225.22x = 21,327.71 × 4,359.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,225.22x = 92,972,104.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,972,104.87/14,225.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,535.72

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