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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,412.67, 21,619.66 and 4,416.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,412.67, 21,619.66 and 4,416.70 is: 6,625.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,412.67 : 21,619.66 = 4,416.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,412.67/21,619.66 = 4,416.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,412.67x = 21,619.66 × 4,416.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,412.67x = 95,487,552.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,487,552.32/14,412.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,625.25

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