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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,277.53, 21,418.91 and 4,416.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,277.53, 21,418.91 and 4,416.14 is: 6,625.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,277.53 : 21,418.91 = 4,416.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,277.53/21,418.91 = 4,416.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,277.53x = 21,418.91 × 4,416.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,277.53x = 94,588,905.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,588,905.21/14,277.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,625.02

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