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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,226.89, 21,337.97 and 4,363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,226.89, 21,337.97 and 4,363.52 is: 6,544.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,226.89 : 21,337.97 = 4,363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,226.89/21,337.97 = 4,363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,226.89x = 21,337.97 × 4,363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,226.89x = 93,108,530.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,108,530.35/14,226.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,544.55

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