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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,549.12, 21,827.96 and 4,688.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,549.12, 21,827.96 and 4,688.16 is: 7,033.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,549.12 : 21,827.96 = 4,688.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,549.12/21,827.96 = 4,688.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,549.12x = 21,827.96 × 4,688.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,549.12x = 102,332,968.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,332,968.95/14,549.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.62

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