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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,366.71, 21,546.93 and 4,504.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,366.71, 21,546.93 and 4,504.69 is: 6,756.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,366.71 : 21,546.93 = 4,504.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,366.71/21,546.93 = 4,504.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,366.71x = 21,546.93 × 4,504.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,366.71x = 97,062,240.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,062,240.10/14,366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,756.05

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