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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,410.79, 21,616.59 and 4,022.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,410.79, 21,616.59 and 4,022.53 is: 6,033.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,410.79 : 21,616.59 = 4,022.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,410.79/21,616.59 = 4,022.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,410.79x = 21,616.59 × 4,022.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,410.79x = 86,953,361.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,953,361.66/14,410.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.91

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