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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,449.69, 21,678.18 and 4,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,449.69, 21,678.18 and 4,061.44 is: 6,093.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,449.69 : 21,678.18 = 4,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,449.69/21,678.18 = 4,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,449.69x = 21,678.18 × 4,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,449.69x = 88,044,627.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,044,627.38/14,449.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,093.18

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