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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,569.71, 21,861.42 and 7,180.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,569.71, 21,861.42 and 7,180.41 is: 10,773.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,569.71 : 21,861.42 = 7,180.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,569.71/21,861.42 = 7,180.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,569.71x = 21,861.42 × 7,180.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,569.71x = 156,973,958.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,973,958.78/14,569.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,773.99

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