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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,661.14, 21,994.83 and 4,272.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,661.14, 21,994.83 and 4,272.02 is: 6,408.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,661.14 : 21,994.83 = 4,272.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,661.14/21,994.83 = 4,272.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,661.14x = 21,994.83 × 4,272.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,661.14x = 93,962,353.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,962,353.66/14,661.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,408.94

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