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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,522.95, 21,783.97 and 4,134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,522.95, 21,783.97 and 4,134.70 is: 6,201.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,522.95 : 21,783.97 = 4,134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,522.95/21,783.97 = 4,134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,522.95x = 21,783.97 × 4,134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,522.95x = 90,070,180.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,070,180.76/14,522.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,201.92

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