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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,298.98, 21,448.37 and 4,303.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,298.98, 21,448.37 and 4,303.69 is: 6,455.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,298.98 : 21,448.37 = 4,303.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,298.98/21,448.37 = 4,303.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,298.98x = 21,448.37 × 4,303.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,298.98x = 92,307,032.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,307,032.20/14,298.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,455.50

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