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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,430.54, 21,649.64 and 4,570.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,430.54, 21,649.64 and 4,570.02 is: 6,856.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.54 : 21,649.64 = 4,570.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.54/21,649.64 = 4,570.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.54x = 21,649.64 × 4,570.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.54x = 98,939,287.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,939,287.79/14,430.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,856.24

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