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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,664.41, 21,998.30 and 4,276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,664.41, 21,998.30 and 4,276.16 is: 6,414.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,664.41 : 21,998.30 = 4,276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,664.41/21,998.30 = 4,276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,664.41x = 21,998.30 × 4,276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,664.41x = 94,068,250.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,068,250.53/14,664.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,414.73

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