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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,544.95, 21,817.90 and 4,015.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,544.95, 21,817.90 and 4,015.76 is: 6,023.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,544.95 : 21,817.90 = 4,015.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,544.95/21,817.90 = 4,015.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,544.95x = 21,817.90 × 4,015.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,544.95x = 87,615,375.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,615,375.48/14,544.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.77

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