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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,424.79, 21,637.97 and 4,563.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,424.79, 21,637.97 and 4,563.34 is: 6,845.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,424.79 : 21,637.97 = 4,563.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,424.79/21,637.97 = 4,563.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,424.79x = 21,637.97 × 4,563.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,424.79x = 98,741,317.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,741,317.24/14,424.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,845.25

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