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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,618.97, 21,933.16 and 5,258.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,618.97, 21,933.16 and 5,258.91 is: 7,890.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,618.97 : 21,933.16 = 5,258.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,618.97/21,933.16 = 5,258.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,618.97x = 21,933.16 × 5,258.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,618.97x = 115,344,514.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,344,514.46/14,618.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,890.06

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