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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,512.82, 21,768.77 and 4,124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,512.82, 21,768.77 and 4,124.57 is: 6,186.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,512.82 : 21,768.77 = 4,124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,512.82/21,768.77 = 4,124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,512.82x = 21,768.77 × 4,124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,512.82x = 89,786,717.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,786,717.15/14,512.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,186.72

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