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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,225.61, 21,339.24 and 4,364.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,225.61, 21,339.24 and 4,364.98 is: 6,547.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,225.61 : 21,339.24 = 4,364.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,225.61/21,339.24 = 4,364.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,225.61x = 21,339.24 × 4,364.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,225.61x = 93,145,355.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,145,355.82/14,225.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,547.72

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