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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,263.74, 21,384.90 and 4,397.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,263.74, 21,384.90 and 4,397.22 is: 6,592.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,263.74 : 21,384.90 = 4,397.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,263.74/21,384.90 = 4,397.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,263.74x = 21,384.90 × 4,397.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,263.74x = 94,034,109.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,034,109.98/14,263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,592.53

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