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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,276.53, 21,417.41 and 4,415.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,276.53, 21,417.41 and 4,415.14 is: 6,623.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,276.53 : 21,417.41 = 4,415.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,276.53/21,417.41 = 4,415.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,276.53x = 21,417.41 × 4,415.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,276.53x = 94,560,863.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,560,863.59/14,276.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,623.52

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