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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,591.59, 21,887.90 and 4,730.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,591.59, 21,887.90 and 4,730.96 is: 7,096.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,591.59 : 21,887.90 = 4,730.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,591.59/21,887.90 = 4,730.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,591.59x = 21,887.90 × 4,730.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,591.59x = 103,550,779.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,550,779.38/14,591.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,096.61

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