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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,414.63, 21,621.96 and 4,026.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,414.63, 21,621.96 and 4,026.38 is: 6,039.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,414.63 : 21,621.96 = 4,026.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,414.63/21,621.96 = 4,026.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,414.63x = 21,621.96 × 4,026.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,414.63x = 87,058,119.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,058,119.20/14,414.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,039.57

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