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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,584.59, 21,873.56 and 7,087.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,584.59, 21,873.56 and 7,087.91 is: 10,630.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,584.59 : 21,873.56 = 7,087.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,584.59/21,873.56 = 7,087.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,584.59x = 21,873.56 × 7,087.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,584.59x = 155,037,679.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,037,679.85/14,584.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,630.24

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