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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,293.23, 21,441.21 and 4,429.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,293.23, 21,441.21 and 4,429.86 is: 6,645.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,293.23 : 21,441.21 = 4,429.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,293.23/21,441.21 = 4,429.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,293.23x = 21,441.21 × 4,429.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,293.23x = 94,981,558.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,981,558.53/14,293.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,645.21

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