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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,566.93, 21,847.96 and 4,176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,566.93, 21,847.96 and 4,176.25 is: 6,263.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,566.93 : 21,847.96 = 4,176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,566.93/21,847.96 = 4,176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,566.93x = 21,847.96 × 4,176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,566.93x = 91,242,542.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,242,542.95/14,566.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,263.68

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