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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.92, 21,398.99 and 4,404.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.92, 21,398.99 and 4,404.98 is: 6,607.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.92 : 21,398.99 = 4,404.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.92/21,398.99 = 4,404.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.92x = 21,398.99 × 4,404.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.92x = 94,262,154.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,262,154.44/14,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,607.51

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