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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,280.13, 21,420.99 and 4,418.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,280.13, 21,420.99 and 4,418.64 is: 6,628.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,280.13 : 21,420.99 = 4,418.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,280.13/21,420.99 = 4,418.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,280.13x = 21,420.99 × 4,418.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,280.13x = 94,651,643.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,651,643.25/14,280.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,628.21

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