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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.06, 21,401.14 and 4,406.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.06, 21,401.14 and 4,406.10 is: 6,609.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.06 : 21,401.14 = 4,406.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.06/21,401.14 = 4,406.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.06x = 21,401.14 × 4,406.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.06x = 94,295,562.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,295,562.95/14,266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,609.78

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