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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,544.70, 21,817.52 and 4,015.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,544.70, 21,817.52 and 4,015.51 is: 6,023.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,544.70 : 21,817.52 = 4,015.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,544.70/21,817.52 = 4,015.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,544.70x = 21,817.52 × 4,015.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,544.70x = 87,608,410.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,608,410.17/14,544.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.39

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