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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,475.94, 21,717.56 and 4,087.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,475.94, 21,717.56 and 4,087.69 is: 6,132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,475.94 : 21,717.56 = 4,087.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,475.94/21,717.56 = 4,087.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,475.94x = 21,717.56 × 4,087.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,475.94x = 88,774,608.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,774,608.76/14,475.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,132.56

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