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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.48, 21,396.60 and 4,404.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.48, 21,396.60 and 4,404.81 is: 6,606.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.48 : 21,396.60 = 4,404.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.48/21,396.60 = 4,404.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.48x = 21,396.60 × 4,404.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.48x = 94,247,957.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,247,957.65/14,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,606.71

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