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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,259.66, 21,392.46 and 4,398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,259.66, 21,392.46 and 4,398.72 is: 6,599.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,259.66 : 21,392.46 = 4,398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,259.66/21,392.46 = 4,398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,259.66x = 21,392.46 × 4,398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,259.66x = 94,099,441.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,099,441.65/14,259.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,599.00

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