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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.08, 21,399.93 and 4,402.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.08, 21,399.93 and 4,402.05 is: 6,603.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.08 : 21,399.93 = 4,402.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.08/21,399.93 = 4,402.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.08x = 21,399.93 × 4,402.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.08x = 94,203,561.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,203,561.86/14,265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,603.79

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