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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,261.62, 21,395.29 and 4,400.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,261.62, 21,395.29 and 4,400.53 is: 6,601.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,261.62 : 21,395.29 = 4,400.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,261.62/21,395.29 = 4,400.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,261.62x = 21,395.29 × 4,400.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,261.62x = 94,150,631.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,150,631.25/14,261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,601.68

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