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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,301.08, 21,445.91 and 4,437.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,301.08, 21,445.91 and 4,437.71 is: 6,654.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,301.08 : 21,445.91 = 4,437.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,301.08/21,445.91 = 4,437.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,301.08x = 21,445.91 × 4,437.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,301.08x = 95,170,599.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,170,599.85/14,301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,654.79

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