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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,335.60, 21,503.97 and 4,474.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,335.60, 21,503.97 and 4,474.88 is: 6,712.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,335.60 : 21,503.97 = 4,474.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,335.60/21,503.97 = 4,474.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,335.60x = 21,503.97 × 4,474.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,335.60x = 96,227,731.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,227,731.46/14,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,712.50

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