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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,427.33, 21,638.83 and 4,565.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,427.33, 21,638.83 and 4,565.33 is: 6,847.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,427.33 : 21,638.83 = 4,565.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,427.33/21,638.83 = 4,565.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,427.33x = 21,638.83 × 4,565.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,427.33x = 98,788,399.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,788,399.76/14,427.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,847.31

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