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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,430.69, 21,646.85 and 4,043.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,430.69, 21,646.85 and 4,043.25 is: 6,065.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.69 : 21,646.85 = 4,043.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.69/21,646.85 = 4,043.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.69x = 21,646.85 × 4,043.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.69x = 87,523,626.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,523,626.26/14,430.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,065.10

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