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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,295.28, 21,447.96 and 4,437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,295.28, 21,447.96 and 4,437.04 is: 6,657.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,295.28 : 21,447.96 = 4,437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,295.28/21,447.96 = 4,437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,295.28x = 21,447.96 × 4,437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,295.28x = 95,165,456.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,165,456.44/14,295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,657.12

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