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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,595.99, 21,889.38 and 4,732.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,595.99, 21,889.38 and 4,732.98 is: 7,097.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,595.99 : 21,889.38 = 4,732.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,595.99/21,889.38 = 4,732.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,595.99x = 21,889.38 × 4,732.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,595.99x = 103,601,997.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,601,997.75/14,595.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,097.98

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