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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,468.76, 21,703.88 and 4,081.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,468.76, 21,703.88 and 4,081.32 is: 6,122.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,468.76 : 21,703.88 = 4,081.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,468.76/21,703.88 = 4,081.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,468.76x = 21,703.88 × 4,081.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,468.76x = 88,580,479.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,580,479.52/14,468.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,122.19

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