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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,558.58, 21,841.52 and 4,697.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,558.58, 21,841.52 and 4,697.64 is: 7,047.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,558.58 : 21,841.52 = 4,697.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,558.58/21,841.52 = 4,697.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,558.58x = 21,841.52 × 4,697.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,558.58x = 102,603,574.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,603,574.52/14,558.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.64

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