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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,622.93, 21,934.53 and 4,761.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,622.93, 21,934.53 and 4,761.99 is: 7,143.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,622.93 : 21,934.53 = 4,761.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,622.93/21,934.53 = 4,761.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,622.93x = 21,934.53 × 4,761.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,622.93x = 104,452,012.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,452,012.51/14,622.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,143.03

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