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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,297.66, 21,451.98 and 4,440.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,297.66, 21,451.98 and 4,440.38 is: 6,662.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,297.66 : 21,451.98 = 4,440.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,297.66/21,451.98 = 4,440.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,297.66x = 21,451.98 × 4,440.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,297.66x = 95,254,942.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,254,942.95/14,297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,662.28

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