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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,256.99, 21,385.50 and 4,396.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,256.99, 21,385.50 and 4,396.29 is: 6,594.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,256.99 : 21,385.50 = 4,396.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,256.99/21,385.50 = 4,396.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,256.99x = 21,385.50 × 4,396.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,256.99x = 94,016,859.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,016,859.80/14,256.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,594.44

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