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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,552.55, 21,814.74 and 4,685.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,552.55, 21,814.74 and 4,685.13 is: 7,023.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,552.55 : 21,814.74 = 4,685.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,552.55/21,814.74 = 4,685.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,552.55x = 21,814.74 × 4,685.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,552.55x = 102,204,892.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,204,892.82/14,552.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.16

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