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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,415.39, 21,623.94 and 4,027.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,415.39, 21,623.94 and 4,027.14 is: 6,040.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,415.39 : 21,623.94 = 4,027.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,415.39/21,623.94 = 4,027.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,415.39x = 21,623.94 × 4,027.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,415.39x = 87,082,633.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,082,633.73/14,415.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,040.95

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