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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,635.03, 21,950.07 and 4,102.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,635.03, 21,950.07 and 4,102.63 is: 6,153.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,635.03 : 21,950.07 = 4,102.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,635.03/21,950.07 = 4,102.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,635.03x = 21,950.07 × 4,102.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,635.03x = 90,053,091.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,053,091.97/14,635.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,153.26

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