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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,406.67, 21,610.01 and 4,546.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,406.67, 21,610.01 and 4,546.72 is: 6,820.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,406.67 : 21,610.01 = 4,546.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,406.67/21,610.01 = 4,546.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,406.67x = 21,610.01 × 4,546.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,406.67x = 98,254,587.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,254,587.91/14,406.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,820.08

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