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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,614.83, 21,917.52 and 4,751.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,614.83, 21,917.52 and 4,751.73 is: 7,126.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,614.83 : 21,917.52 = 4,751.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,614.83/21,917.52 = 4,751.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,614.83x = 21,917.52 × 4,751.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,614.83x = 104,146,137.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,146,137.31/14,614.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,126.06

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