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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,427.59, 21,639.20 and 4,565.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,427.59, 21,639.20 and 4,565.58 is: 6,847.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,427.59 : 21,639.20 = 4,565.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,427.59/21,639.20 = 4,565.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,427.59x = 21,639.20 × 4,565.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,427.59x = 98,795,510.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,795,510.15/14,427.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,847.68

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