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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,448.69, 21,676.68 and 4,060.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,448.69, 21,676.68 and 4,060.44 is: 6,091.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,448.69 : 21,676.68 = 4,060.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,448.69/21,676.68 = 4,060.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,448.69x = 21,676.68 × 4,060.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,448.69x = 88,016,858.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,016,858.54/14,448.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,091.68

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