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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,441.94, 21,663.68 and 4,582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,441.94, 21,663.68 and 4,582 is: 6,873.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,441.94 : 21,663.68 = 4,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,441.94/21,663.68 = 4,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,441.94x = 21,663.68 × 4,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,441.94x = 99,262,981.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,262,981.76/14,441.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,873.24

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