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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,429.79, 21,645.90 and 4,041.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,429.79, 21,645.90 and 4,041.54 is: 6,062.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,429.79 : 21,645.90 = 4,041.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,429.79/21,645.90 = 4,041.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,429.79x = 21,645.90 × 4,041.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,429.79x = 87,482,770.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,482,770.69/14,429.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.65

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