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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,258.63, 21,380.81 and 4,396.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,258.63, 21,380.81 and 4,396.63 is: 6,592.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,258.63 : 21,380.81 = 4,396.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,258.63/21,380.81 = 4,396.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,258.63x = 21,380.81 × 4,396.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,258.63x = 94,003,548.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,003,548.39/14,258.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,592.75

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