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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,415.99, 21,623.85 and 4,555.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,415.99, 21,623.85 and 4,555.27 is: 6,832.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,415.99 : 21,623.85 = 4,555.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,415.99/21,623.85 = 4,555.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,415.99x = 21,623.85 × 4,555.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,415.99x = 98,502,380.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,502,380.59/14,415.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.86

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