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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,255.69, 21,382.52 and 4,393.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,255.69, 21,382.52 and 4,393.94 is: 6,590.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,255.69 : 21,382.52 = 4,393.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,255.69/21,382.52 = 4,393.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,255.69x = 21,382.52 × 4,393.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,255.69x = 93,953,381.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,953,381.05/14,255.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,590.59

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