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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,664.54, 21,996.27 and 4,276.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,664.54, 21,996.27 and 4,276.02 is: 6,413.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,664.54 : 21,996.27 = 4,276.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,664.54/21,996.27 = 4,276.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,664.54x = 21,996.27 × 4,276.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,664.54x = 94,056,490.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,056,490.45/14,664.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,413.87

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