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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.20, 21,410.82 and 4,411.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.20, 21,410.82 and 4,411.21 is: 6,617.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.20 : 21,410.82 = 4,411.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.20/21,410.82 = 4,411.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.20x = 21,410.82 × 4,411.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.20x = 94,447,623.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,447,623.29/14,273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,617.13

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