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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,525.52, 21,788.28 and 4,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,525.52, 21,788.28 and 4,137 is: 6,205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,525.52 : 21,788.28 = 4,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,525.52/21,788.28 = 4,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,525.52x = 21,788.28 × 4,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,525.52x = 90,138,114.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,138,114.36/14,525.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,205.50

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