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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,588.38, 21,886.04 and 4,727.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,588.38, 21,886.04 and 4,727.67 is: 7,092.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,588.38 : 21,886.04 = 4,727.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,588.38/21,886.04 = 4,727.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,588.38x = 21,886.04 × 4,727.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,588.38x = 103,469,877.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,469,877.88/14,588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,092.62

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