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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,465.72, 21,698.20 and 4,605.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,465.72, 21,698.20 and 4,605.60 is: 6,908.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,465.72 : 21,698.20 = 4,605.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,465.72/21,698.20 = 4,605.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,465.72x = 21,698.20 × 4,605.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,465.72x = 99,933,229.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,933,229.92/14,465.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,908.28

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