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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.88, 21,413.14 and 4,410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.88, 21,413.14 and 4,410.88 is: 6,617.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.88 : 21,413.14 = 4,410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.88/21,413.14 = 4,410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.88x = 21,413.14 × 4,410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.88x = 94,450,790.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,450,790.96/14,273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,617.04

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