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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,302.08, 21,447.41 and 4,438.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,302.08, 21,447.41 and 4,438.71 is: 6,656.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,302.08 : 21,447.41 = 4,438.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,302.08/21,447.41 = 4,438.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,302.08x = 21,447.41 × 4,438.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,302.08x = 95,198,811.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,198,811.05/14,302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,656.29

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