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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,580.62, 21,874.38 and 4,719.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,580.62, 21,874.38 and 4,719.89 is: 7,080.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,580.62 : 21,874.38 = 4,719.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,580.62/21,874.38 = 4,719.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,580.62x = 21,874.38 × 4,719.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,580.62x = 103,244,558.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,244,558.05/14,580.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,080.95

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