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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.62, 21,384.21 and 4,393.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.62, 21,384.21 and 4,393.89 is: 6,591.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.62 : 21,384.21 = 4,393.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.62/21,384.21 = 4,393.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.62x = 21,384.21 × 4,393.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.62x = 93,959,866.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,959,866.48/14,254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,591.54

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