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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,590.09, 21,884.62 and 4,729.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,590.09, 21,884.62 and 4,729.11 is: 7,093.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,590.09 : 21,884.62 = 4,729.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,590.09/21,884.62 = 4,729.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,590.09x = 21,884.62 × 4,729.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,590.09x = 103,494,775.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,494,775.29/14,590.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.50

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