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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,648.44, 21,975.90 and 4,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,648.44, 21,975.90 and 4,261 is: 6,392.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,648.44 : 21,975.90 = 4,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,648.44/21,975.90 = 4,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,648.44x = 21,975.90 × 4,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,648.44x = 93,639,309.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,639,309.90/14,648.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,392.44

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