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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,439.44, 21,652.68 and 6,644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,439.44, 21,652.68 and 6,644 is: 9,963.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,439.44 : 21,652.68 = 6,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,439.44/21,652.68 = 6,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,439.44x = 21,652.68 × 6,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,439.44x = 143,860,405.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,860,405.92/14,439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,963.02

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