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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,419.08, 21,628.62 and 3,475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,419.08, 21,628.62 and 3,475.08 is: 5,212.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,419.08 : 21,628.62 = 3,475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,419.08/21,628.62 = 3,475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,419.08x = 21,628.62 × 3,475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,419.08x = 75,161,184.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,161,184.79/14,419.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.62

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