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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,575.88, 21,863.68 and 4,714.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,575.88, 21,863.68 and 4,714.94 is: 7,072.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,575.88 : 21,863.68 = 4,714.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,575.88/21,863.68 = 4,714.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,575.88x = 21,863.68 × 4,714.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,575.88x = 103,085,939.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,085,939.38/14,575.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,072.36

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