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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,146.43, 21,221.88 and 4,655.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,146.43, 21,221.88 and 4,655.78 is: 6,984.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,146.43 : 21,221.88 = 4,655.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,146.43/21,221.88 = 4,655.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,146.43x = 21,221.88 × 4,655.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,146.43x = 98,804,404.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,804,404.47/14,146.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,984.41

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