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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.46, 21,391.92 and 4,403.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.46, 21,391.92 and 4,403.90 is: 6,603.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.46 : 21,391.92 = 4,403.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.46/21,391.92 = 4,403.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.46x = 21,391.92 × 4,403.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.46x = 94,207,876.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,207,876.49/14,266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,603.45

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