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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,336.19, 21,503.48 and 4,472.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,336.19, 21,503.48 and 4,472.82 is: 6,708.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,336.19 : 21,503.48 = 4,472.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,336.19/21,503.48 = 4,472.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,336.19x = 21,503.48 × 4,472.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,336.19x = 96,181,173.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,181,173.05/14,336.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,708.98

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