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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,580.95, 21,869.19 and 7,183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,580.95, 21,869.19 and 7,183.35 is: 10,773.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,580.95 : 21,869.19 = 7,183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,580.95/21,869.19 = 7,183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,580.95x = 21,869.19 × 7,183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,580.95x = 157,094,045.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,094,045.99/14,580.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,773.93

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