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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,590.99, 21,881.89 and 4,727.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,590.99, 21,881.89 and 4,727.98 is: 7,090.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,590.99 : 21,881.89 = 4,727.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,590.99/21,881.89 = 4,727.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,590.99x = 21,881.89 × 4,727.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,590.99x = 103,457,138.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,457,138.28/14,590.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.48

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