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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,577.64, 21,866.91 and 4,716.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,577.64, 21,866.91 and 4,716.97 is: 7,075.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,577.64 : 21,866.91 = 4,716.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,577.64/21,866.91 = 4,716.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,577.64x = 21,866.91 × 4,716.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,577.64x = 103,145,558.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,145,558.46/14,577.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,075.60

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