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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,262.06, 21,393.81 and 4,408.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,262.06, 21,393.81 and 4,408.08 is: 6,612.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,262.06 : 21,393.81 = 4,408.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,262.06/21,393.81 = 4,408.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,262.06x = 21,393.81 × 4,408.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,262.06x = 94,305,625.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,305,625.98/14,262.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,612.34

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