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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,440.09, 21,660.90 and 4,580.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,440.09, 21,660.90 and 4,580.13 is: 6,870.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,440.09 : 21,660.90 = 4,580.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,440.09/21,660.90 = 4,580.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,440.09x = 21,660.90 × 4,580.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,440.09x = 99,209,718.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,209,718.77/14,440.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,870.44

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