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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,256.96, 21,385.74 and 4,397.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,256.96, 21,385.74 and 4,397.10 is: 6,595.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,256.96 : 21,385.74 = 4,397.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,256.96/21,385.74 = 4,397.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,256.96x = 21,385.74 × 4,397.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,256.96x = 94,035,237.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,035,237.35/14,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,595.74

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