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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,427.78, 21,628.60 and 5,660.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,427.78, 21,628.60 and 5,660.34 is: 8,485.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,427.78 : 21,628.60 = 5,660.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,427.78/21,628.60 = 5,660.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,427.78x = 21,628.60 × 5,660.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,427.78x = 122,425,121.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,425,121.58/14,427.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,485.38

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