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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,281.91, 21,423.89 and 4,419.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,281.91, 21,423.89 and 4,419.92 is: 6,630.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,281.91 : 21,423.89 = 4,419.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,281.91/21,423.89 = 4,419.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,281.91x = 21,423.89 × 4,419.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,281.91x = 94,691,857.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,691,857.79/14,281.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,630.20

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