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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,512.23, 21,761.13 and 4,650.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,512.23, 21,761.13 and 4,650.23 is: 6,973.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,512.23 : 21,761.13 = 4,650.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,512.23/21,761.13 = 4,650.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,512.23x = 21,761.13 × 4,650.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,512.23x = 101,194,195.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,194,195.92/14,512.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,973.03

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