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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.93, 21,413.64 and 4,412.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.93, 21,413.64 and 4,412.86 is: 6,620.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.93 : 21,413.64 = 4,412.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.93/21,413.64 = 4,412.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.93x = 21,413.64 × 4,412.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.93x = 94,495,395.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,495,395.41/14,273.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,620.14

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