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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,260.68, 21,394.32 and 4,399.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,260.68, 21,394.32 and 4,399.68 is: 6,600.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,260.68 : 21,394.32 = 4,399.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,260.68/21,394.32 = 4,399.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,260.68x = 21,394.32 × 4,399.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,260.68x = 94,128,161.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,128,161.82/14,260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,600.54

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