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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,624.16, 21,936.72 and 4,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,624.16, 21,936.72 and 4,236 is: 6,354.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,624.16 : 21,936.72 = 4,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,624.16/21,936.72 = 4,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,624.16x = 21,936.72 × 4,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,624.16x = 92,923,945.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,923,945.92/14,624.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,354.14

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