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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,595.67, 21,895.55 and 4,731.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,595.67, 21,895.55 and 4,731.76 is: 7,098.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,595.67 : 21,895.55 = 4,731.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,595.67/21,895.55 = 4,731.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,595.67x = 21,895.55 × 4,731.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,595.67x = 103,604,354.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,604,354.53/14,595.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,098.30

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