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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,270.94, 21,398.72 and 4,407.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,270.94, 21,398.72 and 4,407.57 is: 6,608.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,270.94 : 21,398.72 = 4,407.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,270.94/21,398.72 = 4,407.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,270.94x = 21,398.72 × 4,407.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,270.94x = 94,316,334.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,316,334.27/14,270.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,608.98

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