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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,575.16, 21,865.92 and 4,714.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,575.16, 21,865.92 and 4,714.29 is: 7,072.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,575.16 : 21,865.92 = 4,714.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,575.16/21,865.92 = 4,714.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,575.16x = 21,865.92 × 4,714.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,575.16x = 103,082,371.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,082,371.59/14,575.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,072.47

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