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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,274.92, 21,414.44 and 4,415.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,274.92, 21,414.44 and 4,415.08 is: 6,623.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,274.92 : 21,414.44 = 4,415.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,274.92/21,414.44 = 4,415.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,274.92x = 21,414.44 × 4,415.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,274.92x = 94,546,465.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,546,465.76/14,274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,623.26

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