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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,588.55, 21,886.26 and 4,727.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,588.55, 21,886.26 and 4,727.07 is: 7,091.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,588.55 : 21,886.26 = 4,727.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,588.55/21,886.26 = 4,727.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,588.55x = 21,886.26 × 4,727.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,588.55x = 103,457,883.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,457,883.06/14,588.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,091.72

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