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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.13, 21,398.72 and 4,403.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.13, 21,398.72 and 4,403.13 is: 6,605.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.13 : 21,398.72 = 4,403.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.13/21,398.72 = 4,403.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.13x = 21,398.72 × 4,403.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.13x = 94,221,345.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,221,345.99/14,265.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,605.01

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