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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,465.52, 21,698.28 and 4,607.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,465.52, 21,698.28 and 4,607.82 is: 6,911.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,465.52 : 21,698.28 = 4,607.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,465.52/21,698.28 = 4,607.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,465.52x = 21,698.28 × 4,607.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,465.52x = 99,981,768.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,981,768.55/14,465.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,911.73

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