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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,430.83, 21,644.08 and 4,568.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,430.83, 21,644.08 and 4,568.83 is: 6,852.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.83 : 21,644.08 = 4,568.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.83/21,644.08 = 4,568.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.83x = 21,644.08 × 4,568.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.83x = 98,888,122.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,888,122.03/14,430.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,852.56

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