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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,409.54, 21,614.71 and 4,021.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,409.54, 21,614.71 and 4,021.28 is: 6,032.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,409.54 : 21,614.71 = 4,021.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,409.54/21,614.71 = 4,021.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,409.54x = 21,614.71 × 4,021.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,409.54x = 86,918,801.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,918,801.03/14,409.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,032.03

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