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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,573.58, 21,861.57 and 4,714.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,573.58, 21,861.57 and 4,714.44 is: 7,072.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,573.58 : 21,861.57 = 4,714.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,573.58/21,861.57 = 4,714.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,573.58x = 21,861.57 × 4,714.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,573.58x = 103,065,060.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,065,060.07/14,573.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,072.05

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