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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,382.52, 21,577.02 and 4,388.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,382.52, 21,577.02 and 4,388.15 is: 6,583.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,382.52 : 21,577.02 = 4,388.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,382.52/21,577.02 = 4,388.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,382.52x = 21,577.02 × 4,388.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,382.52x = 94,683,254.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,683,254.26/14,382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,583.22

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