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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,664.65, 21,996.97 and 4,276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,664.65, 21,996.97 and 4,276.40 is: 6,414.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,664.65 : 21,996.97 = 4,276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,664.65/21,996.97 = 4,276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,664.65x = 21,996.97 × 4,276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,664.65x = 94,067,721.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,067,721.83/14,664.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,414.59

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