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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,555.52, 21,833.32 and 4,695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,555.52, 21,833.32 and 4,695.52 is: 7,043.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,555.52 : 21,833.32 = 4,695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,555.52/21,833.32 = 4,695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,555.52x = 21,833.32 × 4,695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,555.52x = 102,518,790.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,518,790.73/14,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,043.29

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