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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.06, 21,379.02 and 4,388.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.06, 21,379.02 and 4,388.50 is: 6,583.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.06 : 21,379.02 = 4,388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.06/21,379.02 = 4,388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.06x = 21,379.02 × 4,388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.06x = 93,821,829.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,821,829.27/14,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,583.50

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