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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,548.08, 21,826.38 and 4,687.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,548.08, 21,826.38 and 4,687.14 is: 7,032.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,548.08 : 21,826.38 = 4,687.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,548.08/21,826.38 = 4,687.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,548.08x = 21,826.38 × 4,687.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,548.08x = 102,303,298.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,303,298.75/14,548.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,032.08

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