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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,259.39, 21,391.39 and 4,396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,259.39, 21,391.39 and 4,396.36 is: 6,595.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,259.39 : 21,391.39 = 4,396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,259.39/21,391.39 = 4,396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,259.39x = 21,391.39 × 4,396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,259.39x = 94,044,251.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,044,251.34/14,259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,595.25

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