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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,425.16, 21,635.26 and 4,034.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,425.16, 21,635.26 and 4,034.44 is: 6,050.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,425.16 : 21,635.26 = 4,034.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,425.16/21,635.26 = 4,034.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,425.16x = 21,635.26 × 4,034.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,425.16x = 87,286,158.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,286,158.35/14,425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,050.97

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