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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,547.58, 21,821.38 and 4,688.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,547.58, 21,821.38 and 4,688.33 is: 7,032.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,547.58 : 21,821.38 = 4,688.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,547.58/21,821.38 = 4,688.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,547.58x = 21,821.38 × 4,688.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,547.58x = 102,305,721.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,305,721.39/14,547.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,032.49

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