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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.43, 21,401.69 and 4,406.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.43, 21,401.69 and 4,406.55 is: 6,610.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.43 : 21,401.69 = 4,406.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.43/21,401.69 = 4,406.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.43x = 21,401.69 × 4,406.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.43x = 94,307,617.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,307,617.07/14,266.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,610.46

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