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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,552.83, 21,832.89 and 4,691.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,552.83, 21,832.89 and 4,691.89 is: 7,039.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,552.83 : 21,832.89 = 4,691.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,552.83/21,832.89 = 4,691.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,552.83x = 21,832.89 × 4,691.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,552.83x = 102,437,518.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,437,518.26/14,552.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,039.01

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