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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,457.52, 21,686.28 and 4,069.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,457.52, 21,686.28 and 4,069.24 is: 6,103.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,457.52 : 21,686.28 = 4,069.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,457.52/21,686.28 = 4,069.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,457.52x = 21,686.28 × 4,069.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,457.52x = 88,246,678.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,246,678.03/14,457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,103.86

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