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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,276.19, 21,416.34 and 4,416.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,276.19, 21,416.34 and 4,416.24 is: 6,624.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,276.19 : 21,416.34 = 4,416.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,276.19/21,416.34 = 4,416.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,276.19x = 21,416.34 × 4,416.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,276.19x = 94,579,701.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,579,701.86/14,276.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,624.99

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