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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,448.55, 21,679.08 and 5,095.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,448.55, 21,679.08 and 5,095.25 is: 7,645.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,448.55 : 21,679.08 = 5,095.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,448.55/21,679.08 = 5,095.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,448.55x = 21,679.08 × 5,095.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,448.55x = 110,460,278.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,460,278.17/14,448.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,645.08

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