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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,346.88, 21,524.38 and 4,486.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,346.88, 21,524.38 and 4,486.28 is: 6,730.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,346.88 : 21,524.38 = 4,486.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,346.88/21,524.38 = 4,486.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,346.88x = 21,524.38 × 4,486.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,346.88x = 96,564,395.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,564,395.51/14,346.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,730.69

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