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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.94, 21,405.46 and 4,409.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.94, 21,405.46 and 4,409.08 is: 6,614.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.94 : 21,405.46 = 4,409.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.94/21,405.46 = 4,409.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.94x = 21,405.46 × 4,409.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.94x = 94,378,385.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,378,385.58/14,268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,614.25

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