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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.77, 21,384.18 and 4,397.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.77, 21,384.18 and 4,397.07 is: 6,596.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.77 : 21,384.18 = 4,397.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.77/21,384.18 = 4,397.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.77x = 21,384.18 × 4,397.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.77x = 94,027,736.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,027,736.35/14,254.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,596.23

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