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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,276.67, 21,417.05 and 4,416.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,276.67, 21,417.05 and 4,416.72 is: 6,625.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,276.67 : 21,417.05 = 4,416.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,276.67/21,417.05 = 4,416.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,276.67x = 21,417.05 × 4,416.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,276.67x = 94,593,113.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,593,113.08/14,276.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,625.71

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