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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,374.62, 21,554.68 and 4,377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,374.62, 21,554.68 and 4,377.46 is: 6,563.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,374.62 : 21,554.68 = 4,377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,374.62/21,554.68 = 4,377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,374.62x = 21,554.68 × 4,377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,374.62x = 94,354,749.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,354,749.51/14,374.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,563.98

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