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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,512.22, 21,759.81 and 4,646.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,512.22, 21,759.81 and 4,646.42 is: 6,966.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,512.22 : 21,759.81 = 4,646.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,512.22/21,759.81 = 4,646.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,512.22x = 21,759.81 × 4,646.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,512.22x = 101,105,107.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,105,107.58/14,512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,966.90

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