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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,271.09, 21,406.63 and 4,410.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,271.09, 21,406.63 and 4,410.15 is: 6,615.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,271.09 : 21,406.63 = 4,410.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,271.09/21,406.63 = 4,410.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,271.09x = 21,406.63 × 4,410.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,271.09x = 94,406,366.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,406,366.26/14,271.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,615.22

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