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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,410.17, 21,615.21 and 3,466.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,410.17, 21,615.21 and 3,466.17 is: 5,199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,410.17 : 21,615.21 = 3,466.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,410.17/21,615.21 = 3,466.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,410.17x = 21,615.21 × 3,466.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,410.17x = 74,921,992.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,921,992.45/14,410.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,199.24

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