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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.46, 21,404.99 and 4,405.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.46, 21,404.99 and 4,405.44 is: 6,608.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.46 : 21,404.99 = 4,405.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.46/21,404.99 = 4,405.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.46x = 21,404.99 × 4,405.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.46x = 94,298,399.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,298,399.15/14,268.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,608.87

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