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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,499.39, 21,752.72 and 4,111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,499.39, 21,752.72 and 4,111.14 is: 6,167.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,499.39 : 21,752.72 = 4,111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,499.39/21,752.72 = 4,111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,499.39x = 21,752.72 × 4,111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,499.39x = 89,428,456.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,428,456.75/14,499.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,167.74

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