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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,425.70, 21,638.54 and 4,565.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,425.70, 21,638.54 and 4,565.97 is: 6,848.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,425.70 : 21,638.54 = 4,565.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,425.70/21,638.54 = 4,565.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,425.70x = 21,638.54 × 4,565.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,425.70x = 98,800,935.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,800,935.90/14,425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,848.96

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