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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,419.59, 21,632.99 and 4,031.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,419.59, 21,632.99 and 4,031.25 is: 6,047.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,419.59 : 21,632.99 = 4,031.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,419.59/21,632.99 = 4,031.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,419.59x = 21,632.99 × 4,031.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,419.59x = 87,207,990.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,207,990.94/14,419.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,047.88

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