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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,246.44, 21,371.72 and 4,383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,246.44, 21,371.72 and 4,383.08 is: 6,575.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,246.44 : 21,371.72 = 4,383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,246.44/21,371.72 = 4,383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,246.44x = 21,371.72 × 4,383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,246.44x = 93,673,958.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,673,958.50/14,246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,575.25

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