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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,262.59, 21,394.49 and 4,401.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,262.59, 21,394.49 and 4,401.65 is: 6,602.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,262.59 : 21,394.49 = 4,401.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,262.59/21,394.49 = 4,401.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,262.59x = 21,394.49 × 4,401.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,262.59x = 94,171,056.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,171,056.91/14,262.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,602.66

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