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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,460.33, 21,677.18 and 5,095.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,460.33, 21,677.18 and 5,095.25 is: 7,638.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,460.33 : 21,677.18 = 5,095.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,460.33/21,677.18 = 5,095.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,460.33x = 21,677.18 × 5,095.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,460.33x = 110,450,517.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,450,517.53/14,460.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,638.17

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