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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,401.79, 21,602.82 and 4,013.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,401.79, 21,602.82 and 4,013.54 is: 6,020.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,401.79 : 21,602.82 = 4,013.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,401.79/21,602.82 = 4,013.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,401.79x = 21,602.82 × 4,013.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,401.79x = 86,703,674.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,703,674.17/14,401.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,020.34

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