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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,555.43, 21,835.94 and 4,692.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,555.43, 21,835.94 and 4,692.06 is: 7,038.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,555.43 : 21,835.94 = 4,692.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,555.43/21,835.94 = 4,692.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,555.43x = 21,835.94 × 4,692.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,555.43x = 102,455,517.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,455,517.18/14,555.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,038.99

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