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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,256.69, 21,384.01 and 4,394.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,256.69, 21,384.01 and 4,394.94 is: 6,592.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,256.69 : 21,384.01 = 4,394.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,256.69/21,384.01 = 4,394.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,256.69x = 21,384.01 × 4,394.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,256.69x = 93,981,440.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,981,440.91/14,256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,592.09

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