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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,406.14, 21,609.18 and 3,462.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,406.14, 21,609.18 and 3,462.14 is: 5,193.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,406.14 : 21,609.18 = 3,462.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,406.14/21,609.18 = 3,462.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,406.14x = 21,609.18 × 3,462.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,406.14x = 74,814,006.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,814,006.45/14,406.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.20

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