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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.44, 21,404.70 and 4,408.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.44, 21,404.70 and 4,408.58 is: 6,613.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.44 : 21,404.70 = 4,408.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.44/21,404.70 = 4,408.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.44x = 21,404.70 × 4,408.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.44x = 94,364,225.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,364,225.30/14,268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,613.50

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