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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,332.95, 21,499.43 and 4,473.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,332.95, 21,499.43 and 4,473.23 is: 6,709.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,332.95 : 21,499.43 = 4,473.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,332.95/21,499.43 = 4,473.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,332.95x = 21,499.43 × 4,473.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,332.95x = 96,171,765.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,171,765.40/14,332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,709.84

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