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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,330.44, 21,499.98 and 4,470.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,330.44, 21,499.98 and 4,470.76 is: 6,707.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,330.44 : 21,499.98 = 4,470.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,330.44/21,499.98 = 4,470.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,330.44x = 21,499.98 × 4,470.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,330.44x = 96,121,250.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,121,250.58/14,330.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,707.49

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