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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,660.64, 21,994.08 and 4,271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,660.64, 21,994.08 and 4,271.52 is: 6,408.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,660.64 : 21,994.08 = 4,271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,660.64/21,994.08 = 4,271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,660.64x = 21,994.08 × 4,271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,660.64x = 93,948,152.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,948,152.60/14,660.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,408.19

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