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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,549.08, 21,827.88 and 4,688.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,549.08, 21,827.88 and 4,688.14 is: 7,033.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,549.08 : 21,827.88 = 4,688.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,549.08/21,827.88 = 4,688.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,549.08x = 21,827.88 × 4,688.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,549.08x = 102,332,157.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,332,157.34/14,549.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.58

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