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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,576.06, 21,867.34 and 4,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,576.06, 21,867.34 and 4,187 is: 6,281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,576.06 : 21,867.34 = 4,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,576.06/21,867.34 = 4,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,576.06x = 21,867.34 × 4,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,576.06x = 91,558,552.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,558,552.58/14,576.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,281.43

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