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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,441.91, 21,666.51 and 4,053.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,441.91, 21,666.51 and 4,053.66 is: 6,081.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,441.91 : 21,666.51 = 4,053.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,441.91/21,666.51 = 4,053.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,441.91x = 21,666.51 × 4,053.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,441.91x = 87,828,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,828,583.68/14,441.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,081.51

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