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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,573.15, 21,852.18 and 4,711.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,573.15, 21,852.18 and 4,711.14 is: 7,064.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,573.15 : 21,852.18 = 4,711.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,573.15/21,852.18 = 4,711.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,573.15x = 21,852.18 × 4,711.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,573.15x = 102,948,679.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,948,679.29/14,573.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,064.27

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