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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,555.61, 21,832.92 and 4,696.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,555.61, 21,832.92 and 4,696.83 is: 7,045.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,555.61 : 21,832.92 = 4,696.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,555.61/21,832.92 = 4,696.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,555.61x = 21,832.92 × 4,696.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,555.61x = 102,545,513.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,545,513.64/14,555.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,045.09

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