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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,264.08, 21,398.43 and 4,401.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,264.08, 21,398.43 and 4,401.05 is: 6,602.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264.08 : 21,398.43 = 4,401.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264.08/21,398.43 = 4,401.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264.08x = 21,398.43 × 4,401.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264.08x = 94,175,610.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,175,610.61/14,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,602.29

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