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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,411.92, 21,618.72 and 4,023.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,411.92, 21,618.72 and 4,023.64 is: 6,035.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,411.92 : 21,618.72 = 4,023.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,411.92/21,618.72 = 4,023.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,411.92x = 21,618.72 × 4,023.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,411.92x = 86,985,946.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,985,946.54/14,411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,035.69

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