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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,436.58, 21,657.51 and 4,441.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,436.58, 21,657.51 and 4,441.14 is: 6,662.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,436.58 : 21,657.51 = 4,441.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,436.58/21,657.51 = 4,441.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,436.58x = 21,657.51 × 4,441.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,436.58x = 96,184,033.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,184,033.96/14,436.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,662.52

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