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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,425.96, 21,636.77 and 4,563.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,425.96, 21,636.77 and 4,563.96 is: 6,845.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,425.96 : 21,636.77 = 4,563.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,425.96/21,636.77 = 4,563.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,425.96x = 21,636.77 × 4,563.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,425.96x = 98,749,283.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,749,283.08/14,425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,845.25

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