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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.50, 21,399.35 and 4,404.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.50, 21,399.35 and 4,404.35 is: 6,606.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.50 : 21,399.35 = 4,404.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.50/21,399.35 = 4,404.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.50x = 21,399.35 × 4,404.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.50x = 94,250,098.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,250,098.15/14,266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,606.39

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