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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,545.08, 21,821.88 and 4,684.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,545.08, 21,821.88 and 4,684.14 is: 7,027.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,545.08 : 21,821.88 = 4,684.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,545.08/21,821.88 = 4,684.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,545.08x = 21,821.88 × 4,684.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,545.08x = 102,216,740.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,216,740.98/14,545.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,027.58

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