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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,562.76, 21,844.12 and 4,174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,562.76, 21,844.12 and 4,174.50 is: 6,261.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,562.76 : 21,844.12 = 4,174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,562.76/21,844.12 = 4,174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,562.76x = 21,844.12 × 4,174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,562.76x = 91,188,278.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,188,278.94/14,562.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,261.74

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