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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,541.77, 21,812.66 and 4,681.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,541.77, 21,812.66 and 4,681.82 is: 7,022.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,541.77 : 21,812.66 = 4,681.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,541.77/21,812.66 = 4,681.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,541.77x = 21,812.66 × 4,681.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,541.77x = 102,122,815.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,122,815.37/14,541.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,022.72

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