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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,588.19, 21,885.72 and 4,727.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,588.19, 21,885.72 and 4,727.43 is: 7,092.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,588.19 : 21,885.72 = 4,727.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,588.19/21,885.72 = 4,727.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,588.19x = 21,885.72 × 4,727.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,588.19x = 103,463,209.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,463,209.30/14,588.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,092.26

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