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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,416.08, 21,623.82 and 4,027.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,416.08, 21,623.82 and 4,027.56 is: 6,041.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,416.08 : 21,623.82 = 4,027.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,416.08/21,623.82 = 4,027.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,416.08x = 21,623.82 × 4,027.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,416.08x = 87,091,232.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,091,232.48/14,416.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.26

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