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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.69, 21,402.08 and 4,406.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.69, 21,402.08 and 4,406.80 is: 6,610.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.69 : 21,402.08 = 4,406.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.69/21,402.08 = 4,406.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.69x = 21,402.08 × 4,406.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.69x = 94,314,686.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,314,686.14/14,266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,610.83

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