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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,569.39, 21,848.72 and 5,206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,569.39, 21,848.72 and 5,206.88 is: 7,808.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,569.39 : 21,848.72 = 5,206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,569.39/21,848.72 = 5,206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,569.39x = 21,848.72 × 5,206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,569.39x = 113,763,566.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,763,566.97/14,569.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,808.40

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