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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,445.06, 21,668.40 and 4,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,445.06, 21,668.40 and 4,056 is: 6,084.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,445.06 : 21,668.40 = 4,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,445.06/21,668.40 = 4,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,445.06x = 21,668.40 × 4,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,445.06x = 87,887,030.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,887,030.40/14,445.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,084.23

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