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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,276.83, 21,417.32 and 4,416.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,276.83, 21,417.32 and 4,416.87 is: 6,625.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,276.83 : 21,417.32 = 4,416.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,276.83/21,417.32 = 4,416.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,276.83x = 21,417.32 × 4,416.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,276.83x = 94,597,572.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,597,572.75/14,276.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,625.95

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