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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,525.83, 21,782.27 and 4,135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,525.83, 21,782.27 and 4,135.15 is: 6,200.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,525.83 : 21,782.27 = 4,135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,525.83/21,782.27 = 4,135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,525.83x = 21,782.27 × 4,135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,525.83x = 90,072,968.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,072,968.10/14,525.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,200.88

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