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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,430.29, 21,646.66 and 5,069.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,430.29, 21,646.66 and 5,069.49 is: 7,604.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.29 : 21,646.66 = 5,069.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.29/21,646.66 = 5,069.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.29x = 21,646.66 × 5,069.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.29x = 109,737,526.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,737,526.40/14,430.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,604.67

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