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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,354.64, 21,537.48 and 4,995.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,354.64, 21,537.48 and 4,995.66 is: 7,495.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,354.64 : 21,537.48 = 4,995.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,354.64/21,537.48 = 4,995.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,354.64x = 21,537.48 × 4,995.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,354.64x = 107,593,927.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,593,927.34/14,354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,495.41

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