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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,549.32, 21,824.52 and 4,688.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,549.32, 21,824.52 and 4,688.74 is: 7,033.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,549.32 : 21,824.52 = 4,688.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,549.32/21,824.52 = 4,688.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,549.32x = 21,824.52 × 4,688.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,549.32x = 102,329,499.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,329,499.90/14,549.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.28

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