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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,569.13, 21,849.44 and 5,682.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,569.13, 21,849.44 and 5,682.48 is: 8,522.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,569.13 : 21,849.44 = 5,682.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,569.13/21,849.44 = 5,682.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,569.13x = 21,849.44 × 5,682.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,569.13x = 124,158,977.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,158,977.40/14,569.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,522.06

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